Full Time PTA

Location: Gassaway

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Administers the physical therapy treatments as directed by a physical therapist; reports changes in condition or unexpected response; maintains equipment in department in an orderly fashion and supervises the physical therapy aide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:

MD :
Physical Therapy Assistant License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact LicenseOH :
Physical Therapy Assistant License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact LicensePA :
Physical Therapy Assistant - Indirect Supervision license through the State Board of Physical TherapyWV :
Physical Therapy Assistan t License through We st Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapy Assistant Compact License2 . Valid driver’s license.
3 . CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant CORE DUTIE S AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs all physical therapy assistant criteria as outlined on physical therapy assistant skills list as it relates to Physical Therapy.
2. Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, education level, and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. Separate competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.
3. Assesses, reports, and records changes in condition and reaction to treatment as per policy and procedure.
4. Obtains accurate pulses, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
5. Performs the treatment plan as implemented by the physical therapist.
6. Demonstrates the skills to gait transfer train patients as implemented by the physical therapist.
7. Delivers effective therapeutic exercises as prescribed by the physical therapist.
8. Appropriately position patients and operate exercise equipment including isotonic, isokinetic, isometak, and CPM devises as directed by the physical therapist.
9. Effectively teach home programs designed by the physical therapist.
10. Operates wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifting devices, and patient chairs in a safe manner.
11. Manages oxygen equipment including portable tanks, long cords, nasal canula, and masks as per standard of care as it relates to physical therapy.
12. Complies with Home Health regulations, policies, and procedures for physical therapy, including but not limited to visits/communication standards.
13. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
14. Performs CPR when directed by patient’s/appropriate representative’s wishes.
15. Displays safe, efficient, and prudent use and maintenance of D.M.E. and medical supplies and adaptive equipment.
16. Demonstrates knowledge of the supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
17. Performs treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
18. Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
19. Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
20. Identifies the stages of death and dying.
21. Reports on healthcare concerns or changes in condition to physical therapist and/or…