What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN position at Prairieview Lutheran Homes?
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department, and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
- Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
- Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
- Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
- Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
- Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
- Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:
- Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
- Functional training
- Manual therapy
- Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
- Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration with the physical therapist
- Assist and participate in marketing the rehab department
- In the event of a pandemic or emergency situation, your job duties may adjust to serve in the role of frontline staff to ensure all resident needs are met
- All other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Communication
- Organization
- Critical Evaluation
- Relationship Management
Required Education and Experience
- Holds a current Illinois PTA license, in good standing with the IL state licensing board
- Holds a valid CPR certification
- Excellent customer services skills
- Possess current skilled nursing facility experience
- Must have the ability to work individually and as team
- Proficient with therapy documentation
