What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Moorings Park?
Moorings Park is looking for a Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant. The licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to clients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. He / she carries out the treatment plan delineated by the PT, assists the PT in treatment and carries out departmental duties as assigned. The P.T.A. shall not evaluate clients nor can he / she initiate any changes in a client’s program unless specifically directed to do so by the PT. P.T.A.’s may perform screenings at the discretion of the supervising PT.
Contributions :
- Provides Physical Therapy Assistant provides patient services as assigned and is directly supervised by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the PT in the provision of direct patient treatment which includes : Treat with active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional therapy modalities as prescribed by physician. Monitor plan for for more continued Physical Therapy services, when indicated, with a Physical Therapy out-patient and report patient’s progress or lack of progress to the with interdisciplinary team regularly to coordinate patient and / or family regarding therapy program and safety. Fit, evaluate and adjust adaptive patient / family for , accurately and timely, the patient’s treatment, care, evaluation, and progress and communications with other staff members. Participates in in-services, the QAPI program and patient care conferences. Attends in-services and assumes responsibility for continuing education and maintaining current knowledge.
- Works with confidential data disclosure of which would be contrary to the best interests of the facility and professional ethics. Actively promotes resident confidentiality and rights.
Job Requirements :
Moorings Park Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.
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