Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - prn

Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Current state licensure or license eligible.

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

Essential Job Functions:
Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the residents performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
Monitor residents response to intervention and consults with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated..
Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
Maintain acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment. Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
Participate in resident, family and staff education.
Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Adhere to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.

Maintain a current knowledge of the law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to
ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
Attend and participates in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control,
universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel
immediately.
Respond to and act appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA,
confidentiality standards and residents rights.
Adapt to changes in responsibility in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and in flexible in carrying out assignments.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers throughout the community ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are
in the best interests of the organization.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may be required to:
Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities
Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are
required
Must be able to lift 50 to 75 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from
position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper
extremities and back muscles.
Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the
essential functions of the job.
Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.