Physical Therapist Assistant

Tetonhealthcareofcascadia; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Idaho is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support residents in regaining movement and controlling pain under the direction of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include assisting with ambulation, documenting patient care, and providing therapeutic exercises. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PTA program, possess current state licensure, and have valid CPR certification. Experience in long-term care is preferred. Join us to make a positive impact on patient recovery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Helps residents with ambulation and movement.
• Contributes to the physical therapist's effectiveness.
• Documents patient care services and maintains records.
• Instructs and encourages residents/patients in exercises.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Therapeutic procedure administration

Effective communication skills

Ambulation assistance

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

Description

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 patients 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.

Education

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

Licenses/Certification

• Current state PTA licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

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