Physical Therapy Assistant-Urgently Hiring - Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center
Gillette, WY 82716
About the Job
$12,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase resident’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders
Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current standards of practice
Communicate changes in resident’s condition
Participate in discharge and community mobility planning
Utilize prescribed necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence
Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
Respond to family requests and concerns timely
Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur
Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all resident information
Training/Education:
Coordinate and provide training with resident Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners
Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs
Participation in PTA student development and educational programs
Participate in collaborative care conferences as delegated
Department Duties:
Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for resident needs and environmental safety
Provide recommendations on opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates to PT, DOR and other team members
Assists in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department
Performs other duties as assigned
TALENT:
Executing
Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities
Detail oriented and follow through
Take responsibility and ownership
Effective and efficient time management skills
Creates efficiency and effectiveness in process
Maximize efficiency in processes
Relationship Building
Resident centered care oriented
Works well with people, including staff, residents and families
Ability to foster teamwork
Has a patient demeanor and empathetic
Influencing
Communicate clearly and effectively
Strategic Thinking - Ability to solve problems effectively
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge: Current Wyoming physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Skills: Providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Experience:Experience in appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
License:Current, unencumbered, active Wyoming Physical Therapy Assistant License (required)
Certifications: CPR (as requested)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent squatting, twisting and reaching
Frequent walking and standing
Occasional resident handling, transferring and lifting from floor, over 100#
Occasional crawling, climbing and sitting
Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling and grasping up to 50#
OTHER:
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
It must be understood that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.