Physical Therapist Assistant

Canyon West of Cascadia; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon West of Cascadia in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents regain movement and manage pain. The PTA assists with ambulation, documents care, and supports therapy plans to promote recovery.

The role requires completion of an accredited PTA program, current PTA licensure, CPR certification, and six months of long-term care experience is preferred. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current state PTA licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with ambulation and mobility.
• Assesses patient status and documents care in charts.
• Performs therapeutic procedures under supervision as directed.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness.
• Maintains safe, clean clinical environment and infection-control practices.

Skills

Ambulation assistance

Assessment & documentation

Instruction & counseling

Infection control

Education

Graduate PTA program

Job description

Description

Come join an amazing team, one that is constantly striving to better ourselves, our staff, and of course our residents. We are a 4 STAR building on our way to 5 STARS. We need you to help get us there!

*** Full-time and Part-time applicants are welcome! ***

Position Summary:

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help

residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs

follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical

manipulation to help residents/patients recover.

Essential Functions

• Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
• Contributes to patient's physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.

Licenses/Certification:

Current state PTA licensure.

Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.