Geriatric Physical Therapist Assistant – Team-Based Rehab

Kintegra; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Total Life Care in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapeutic exercises, gait training, and maintenance therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist in planning programs, document treatments, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reporting to the Team Lead and Clinical Services Director.

Applicants should hold an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting and be licensed in NC; one year of experience with

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapist Assisting.
• Experience: 1 year with frail elderly population.
• Licensure: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in NC.
• Special Training: Demonstrates clinical competency with geriatric population; acts within authority; meet CMS-approved competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapist in communicating participant changes to team members.
• Assists Physical Therapist in implementation of treatment program as established by Physical Therapist.
• Records and signs treatments in participant’s chart, records signs and dates progress notes.
• Assists Physical Therapist in planning and development of maintenance, exercise and therapy programs for participants.
• Functions as a member of Multidisciplinary Team and participates in case conferences under direction of Physical Therapist.
• Coordinates 24-hour care delivery; provides training to family and staff for parts of the treatment plan.
• Instructs and guides program aides and other staff implementing the PT treatment program.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates changes in participant condition under direction of Physical Therapist.

Education

Associates Degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Senior Total Life Care in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapeutic exercises, gait training, and maintenance therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist in planning programs, document treatments, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reporting to the Team Lead and Clinical Services Director.

Applicants should hold an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting and be licensed in NC; one year of experience with