Physical Therapy Assistant PTA PRN - Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center : Job Details

PTA SUMMARY

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

PTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.

• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

PTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.

• Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of residents

• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

PTA Benefits:

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Perfect Attendance Bonus

• Retention Bonus

• Paid Time Off

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events