Dynamic PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist

The Manor At Blue Water Bay; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation care facility in New York seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality rehabilitation care. Responsibilities include assessing residents, documenting treatment progress, and supervising treatment aides. Candidates should possess a PT license and experience in a healthcare setting. This position offers a comprehensive role in patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current PT license in state of practice in good standing.
• One year experience in a healthcare setting, long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional levels and capabilities of residents.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of resident muscle strength and make recommendations.
• Document treatment progress in resident charts accurately and timely.
• Supervise PTAs and rehabilitation aides to ensure quality rehab care.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Communicate resident condition to others

Independent decision-making

Patient and friendly attitude towards residents

Implementation of physical therapy programs

Physical ability to lift/push/pull weights

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (BS or MS‑PT)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

PAY: Based on experience and shift.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

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ABOUT US:

The Manor at Blue Water Bay provides the highest quality of care to enhance quality of life. Individual needs of the patient are extremely important and vital to the overall care provided. Our highly specialized team of professionals work together to ensure individuals achieves their optimum level of independence, therefore improving their quality of life. We provide professional, compassionate and personal 24-hour skilled care and rehabilitation services in a friendly, comfortable and home like environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides quality rehabilitation care in Physical Therapy to residents as outlined in the plan of care through therapeutic exercise, massage and other treatments in accordance with laws, regulations and Facility guidelines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Certification:

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (BS or MS-Physical Therapy).

Skills & Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicate resident condition to others and make independent decisions as needed; must have common working knowledge of all rules, laws and regulations as defined by the state as it relates to physical therapy; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must have ability to implement physical therapy programs, goals and objectives needed in the rehabilitation department; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be able to handle sensitive situations related to the emotional well-being of the residents with patience, dignity and respect; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience:

Must have a current PT license for state of practice in good standing; one year experience in a health care setting, long-term care experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works specifically in the rehabilitation department, resident rooms, etc.; bends, lifts, sits, stands and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts with possible weekends, holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary responsibility is care of residents but also deals with visitors, government personnel, etc.; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to odors, falls, burns and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

COMPETENCIES OF POSITION:

Professionalism: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; keeps open communication with direct supervisors to ensure quality care of the residents; promotes teamwork, takes part in problem solving and displays a positive, caring attitude; consistently attends staff meetings, required in-services and other committees as assigned by the facility.

Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident grievances to the rehabilitation supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times; conducts rehabilitation care in privacy, including knocking on the door prior to entering a resident’s room; honors resident refusal of treatments and reports to rehabilitation supervisors.

Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors; identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently as possible; monitors resident rooms to ensure it is clean and neat at all times; consistently follows infection control and universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols.

Organizational and Communication Skills: Handles multiple residents simultaneously; completes assignments in an organized fashion by the end of scheduled shifts; operates with flexibility and shows attention to detail when recording information in resident charts; possesses effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills and is an attentive listener.

Customer Service: Treats all residents, families, co-workers and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed customer expectations; professional represents the facility, self and position to visitors and residents; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through listening, observing and responding appropriately for the position held.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assesses functional levels and capabilities of residents.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of resident muscle strength, range of motion, coordination and balance and makes recommendations related to resident therapy treatments.
• Provides physical therapy treatments by following the resident plan of care.
• Develops goals which are measurable and realistic, based on resident’s care plan.
• Participates in the discharge planning process for residents.
• Thoroughly documents treatment progress in resident charts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with residents and families.
• Documents appropriately and timely in accordance with all laws, regulations and Facility guidelines.
• Performs overall supervision to PTAs and rehabilitation aides to ensure quality rehab care services are provided.
• Completes required Facility forms and documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  
  
  

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Attends and participates in meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Provides in-service education to facility staff as it relates to rehab services.
• Attends meetings and communicates information in a productive fashion.
• Assists with transporting residents from room to therapy gym, etc.
• Provides training and education to family, residents and staff for physical therapy and use of assistance devices and equipment.
• Conducts home evaluations prior to discharge to ensure safety of residents.
• Scheduling appointments, takes calls, reorders supplies and completes insurance forms.
  
  
  

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
  
  
  

WORK LOCATION:

• One location
  
  
  

WORK REMOTELY:

• No
  
  
  

The Manor at Blue Water Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Manor at Blue Water Bay does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.