Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN

• Location 100 OLD BILLERICA RD,Bedford, MA, 01730,United States
• Job Category Rehabilitation
• Industry Senior Living, Retirement Community , Healthcare
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

• Name Human Resources
• Phone

• Possesses the assessment skills to obtain necessary data for effective treatment planning in accordance with standards of practice. Initiates referrals when appropriate that reflect effective use of standardized tests and measures.
• Provides Physical Therapy services to residents and appropriately modifies treatment plans and goals in a timely manner.
• Provides clinical information to members of the care team in a timely manner.
• Prepares resident for discharge including home/community/facility and family needs
• Completes clinical, administrative and interdepartmental documentation in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in a resident’s treatment plan. Coordinates the plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Recommends/provides or fabricates assistive/adaptive devices and trains residents, families and appropriate staff in use.
• Directs and supervises Assistants and supportive personnel in the implementation of the treatment plan to maximize resident outcomes.
• Documents and accurately reflects results of resident assessment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adheres to policies and directives as developed for Carleton Willard Village; integrates company values and principles into daily performance.
• Implements a customer service philosophy to promote value and customer loyalty.
• Occasional weekend coverage may be required.
• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.

• Current licensure in the state as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in skilled nursing preferred.
• Reasoning ability.
• Strong communications skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is in an appropriately lighted and ventilated environment. This position may result in being regularly exposed to blood/bodily fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required. This position requires intermittent movement throughout the day; requires proper body mechanics for bending, stooping, turning, stretching and reaching above shoulder level. While performing the duties of this job, the use of hands to manipulate objects, equipment and residents;

balance and ability to perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents is required. The employee must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable sufficient assessment of resident safety and ability. The employee must be capable of lifting 20-50 pounds occasionally to move equipment, objects or residents.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Carleton-Willard Village is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. Carleton-Willard Village does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.