Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
OverviewPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Who We AreWe foster a
culture driven by a team of passionate, mission-driven
professionals. We're pioneering a bright future for therapy
providers who are motivated to do what's right for patients and
those who are looking for opportunities to advance. Encore
Rehabilitation is a trusted leader in delivering innovative
outsourced rehabilitation solutions tailored to the unique needs of
our variety of provider partners. High-quality care with meaningful
clinical outcomes with Therapist located nationwide.Encore invites
you to join our incredible team of employees and apply today!What
We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- License Reimbursement
- 401K Company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Career development opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account ResponsibilitiesPHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARYProvides physical therapy services to
residents by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program
planning and implementation, related documentation and
communication. Functions under supervision of the physical
therapist.PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
- Provides physical therapy services to residents under the
direct supervision of a physical therapist.
- Assists physical therapist in the evaluation process in the
areas of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and
coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as
directed.
- Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at
appropriate intervals under the direction of the physical
therapist.
- Assists the physical therapist in identifying a problem list,
short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
- Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the
physical therapist and outlined in the treatment that includes, but
is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination,
mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer
training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion
activities and modalities.
- Assists in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media
and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as
indicated by resident performance and following consultation with
the physical therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan
is made without prior consultation with the physical
therapist.
- Monitors resident's response to intervention and consults with
physical therapist if modification is indicated.
- Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident
schedules in conjunction with the physical therapist and other team
members.
- Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as
appropriate for treatment regimen.
- Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the
physical therapist.
- Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other
equipment; trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use
or application of the above.
- Participates in resident, family and staff education.
- Confers formally and informally with other team members in
coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
- Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding
documentation of physical therapy services.
- Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of
practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
- Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy
Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to
regional office.
- Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to
facility/company safety standards.
- Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and
OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy
programs.
- Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers,
residents, family members and facility personnel.
- Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining
acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned
shift.
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development.
- Assists with and participates in quality assurance program as
required.
- Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
- Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsPHYSICAL
THERAPIST ASSISTANT RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION
QUALIFICATIONSAssociate Degree in Physical Therapy from an
accredited program.Current state licensure or license-eligible in
states where applicable.Regular attendance.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
and WORK ENVIRONMENTThese essential functions described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
basic functions of a physical therapist assistant. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions.Physical
requirements for this position are classified as medium under the
Department of Labor classification. The employee must be capable of
exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the
time), and/or 10-20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time),
and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 of the time) to
move objects, equipment and/or residents. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate
tools, equipment or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance,
lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents.
The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity
sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability. This
position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure
determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on
Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens (29CFR 1910.1030).
Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job- related tasks that
involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with
blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills and/or
splashes of blood or body fluids. The use of protective equipment
and measures is required for every employee engaged in Category 1
tasks.PI186144561
Keywords: Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC, Cedar Rapids , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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