Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
hace 7 días
Federal Way
Job Type Full-time, PRN Wage Range $35 - $45 DOE New Grads Welcome Benefits(full-time) • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), • Flexible scheduling, • Student loan repayment, • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one, • Life insurance, short/long term disability, • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts Setting & Population Served Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: • Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance, • Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, • Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together Position Summary The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements • Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT), • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment., • One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred, • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate, • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail, • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs, • Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times, • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action, • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility, • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department, • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation, • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc., • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information, • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures, • Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT, • Chart appropriately and timely, • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately, • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients, • Assist in the evacuation of patients, • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance, • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment, • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team, • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours