Physical Therapist Assistant - (Per Diem) Weekdays

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide quality therapy treatments for rehabilitation clients on a per diem basis during weekdays. This role involves working closely with a Physical Therapist, assisting with treatment interventions, and fostering effective communication with families and healthcare professionals. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and experience in relevant care settings.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a long-term or acute care setting.
• Licensure in the State of CT as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment interventions under guidance of a Physical Therapist.
• Maintain professional conduct while promoting effective interdisciplinary relationships.
• Accurately record daily billable treatment times per department procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Documentation Skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - (Per Diem) Weekdays

Physical Therapist Assistant - (Per Diem) Weekdays

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Summary: Provide quality physical therapy treatment and documentation for all rehabilitation clients. Function as an effective interdisciplinary team member and demonstrate excellent customer relations.

Reports To: Rehabilitation Clinical and Administrative Supervisors

Titles Supervised: Rehab Aides

Hours Per Week: Per Diem Weekdays

DUTIES

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate Physical Therapy treatment interventions under guidance of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in updating goals and treatment strategies based on evaluation findings and patient needs.
• Promote effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships while maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Instruct other healthcare professionals/ family members on strategies and specific procedures to assist patients in achieving maximal function and safety.
• Exhibit timely, efficient and satisfactory completion of assignments and documentation with minimal or no assistance.
• Maintain a high level of flexibility in scheduling to accommodate departmental needs.
• Accurately record daily billable treatment times according to the rehabilitation department procedures.
• Participate in departmental and facility In-services.
• Successful completion of Core Competencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university

Experience: 1 year experience in a long term or acute care setting

Licensure: State of CT Physical Therapist Assistant license; valid driver's license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate physical therapy treatment for a patient's level of function. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for documentation in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association and Mozaic Senior Life policies and procedures. The staff Physical Therapist Assistant participates in program development, continuing education, departmental staff meeting and quality improvement programs.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the facility.

This description of responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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