Dynamic PTA: Elevate Resident Mobility & Rehab

YELLOWSTONERIVER; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone River Health System is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care in a Montana facility. Education includes an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program; licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.

Proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care is preferred for timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

Skills

Technical reading

Policy comprehension

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Yellowstone River Health System is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care in a Montana facility. Education includes an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program; licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.

Proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care is preferred for timely documentation.