Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Full-Time SNF Rehab

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion, Partners in Rehab in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time SNF position. Graduates may apply; licensure in Alabama required.

The PTA will work under the supervision of a Staff Physical Therapist/Clinical Director, perform treatments, document progress, and participate in in-service training. Respondents must have graduation from an accredited PTA program; the job may involve lifting and mobility tasks typical for SNFs and requires good collaboration

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants is required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the Staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
• Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
• Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially dependent.
• Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
• Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
• Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants

Job description

Champion, Partners in Rehab in Mobile, Alabama is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time SNF position. Graduates may apply; licensure in Alabama required.

The PTA will work under the supervision of a Staff Physical Therapist/Clinical Director, perform treatments, document progress, and participate in in-service training. Respondents must have graduation from an accredited PTA program; the job may involve lifting and mobility tasks typical for SNFs and requires good collaboration