Physical Therapist Assistant PRN *** $40/hr - $45/hr ***

POSITION: Physical Therapist Assistant

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position is responsible for Physical Therapists and the Facility Rehab Director.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.
Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

License: Current, active license as Physical Therapist Assistant, and is able to practice unencumbered.
CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.

Work Experience: Experience in long term care preferred
Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time

• Knowledge of Casamba skilled preferred.

_ Language Skills: _

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills:

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.

Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.

Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.

Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.

Communicates with patients, families, and other clinical staff of treatment variations.

Provides timely written documentation as required by the insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.

Supports and participates in department operations and development.

Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.

Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.

Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, patients, and others at all times.

Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork, and effective communication.

Attends required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or Regional Manager.

Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning a patient's response to the treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.

Attends in-services, training sessions, or other educational presentations.

Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.

Maintains valid licensure, certification, or equivalent as requested by an appropriate state agency.

Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.

Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident’s abilities.

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.

Must be able to travel to reach the assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.

Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or any other Airborne virus ( COVID-19)

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

HIPAA is a law that must be followed by all healthcare personnel at every level. This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Job Type: On-Call / PRN

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff Temp screening require upon the beginning & end of the shift.
Plastic Face shied provided
Mask is mandatory
Social distancing guideline in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Hours per week:

• 10-19
• 20-29

Workplace Setting:

• Nursing Home

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place