What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant - In-House position at Vierra Management?
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant PT In-House Skilled Nursing Facility
Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.
Overview:
Carriage Hill Bethesda, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.
PT Benefits:
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
- Referral Bonus Program
- Discount Program
Required Qualifications
- A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state.
- Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements.
- Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the practice of physical therapy and activities requiring an understanding of physical therapy but not requiring professional or advanced training in the anatomical, biological, and physical sciences involved in the practice of physical therapy.
- Practices only under the direction of a registered physical therapist (licensed).
- Implements the physical therapy treatment plan as established by the physical therapist in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter, current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
- Records the resident's progress and can request a reexamination if/when needed.
- Offers suggestions, provides feedback, carries-out agreed upon activities, and voices constructive concerns in a collaborative manner with the physical therapist.
- May perform physical examination to obtain, update and study therapy histories to ensure that each resident is on the appropriate physical therapy track.
- Documents physical therapy services by charting in the resident medical record.
- Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting for residents receiving physical therapy.
- Schedules and coordinates with facility nursing staff therapy sessions for residents as instructed by the physical therapist or rehabilitation director.
- Prepares required documentation according to facility policy for billing purposes, discharge planning, etc. and as instructed by the physical therapist or rehabilitation director.
- Other duties as assigned per the JD
l employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
