Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Volunteer Heights (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct rehab care under licensed PT supervision. You will follow treatment plans, document patient progress, and assist with therapy software usage in a post-acute care setting.

Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited PTA program with an active license in good standing. CPR certification is required and new grads are welcome to apply, with opportunities to develop in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Active state license/registration in good standing.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans under the supervising PT.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize therapy software as prescribed.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Job description

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language