Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Cascadia EE LLC; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Table Rock Post Acute in Medford, OR is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a licensed PT. You will help residents regain movement and manage pain through prescribed exercises and manual techniques.

This on-site, full-time role requires helping with ambulation, documenting care, and following infection-control policies. You will collaborate with staff to implement individualized treatment plans and promote overall wellness for residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation and mobility.
• Contribute to PT effectiveness by identifying care issues and commenting on options.
• Assess patient health via interviews, exams, and review of histories.
• Review PT interpretations of evaluations and test results.
• Document patient care in charts and records.
• Administer manual exercises and guide activities and use assistive devices.
• Instruct and counsel patients on regimens and wellness.
• Provide continuity of care per the patient management plan.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and follow infection-control policies.
• Monitor treatment trends and alignment with production objectives.
• Ensure punctuality and reliability for shifts.

Skills

Ambulation assistance

Patient education

Documentation

Assessment

Infection control

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

Description

*Table Rock Post Acute* is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life. Focusing on patient-centered rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, the Table Rock Post Acute team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

We offer transitional care and long-term care in surroundings that are intimate and comfortable. We have private and semi-private rooms, a varied range of activities, and many amenities to meet each resident’s needs.

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.

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.