What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN position at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.?
Description
Description:
VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.
We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.
VMRC Therapy team has recently transitioned from a contracted team to in-house. We are currently seeking Physical Therapist to help complete our therapy team. As a vital team member, you will have the opportunity to support residents in meeting their therapy goals and improving their quality of life.
Job Qualifications:
- Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapy Assistant state license; CPR certification
- Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
Requirements
- Works effectively to comply with policies of all VMRC areas. Works collaboratively with team members to meet resident needs across the VMRC campus.
- Effectively works with other members of the VMRC team to provide in-service’s and education to meet individual resident/patient needs according to standard, regulations, gaps in service delivery and initiatives.
- Provides services under the direction of licensed physical therapist.
- Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
- Administers treatment programs for residents and patients.
- Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities.
- Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Salary : $35 - $39
