Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Elkton Opco, LLC; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkton Opco, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services to residents under physician orders. The role requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, a current state license, and strong communication skills.

You will assist Physical Therapists with procedures and treatments, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and help ensure compliance with accreditation and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist with procedures, tests and complex treatments.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Performs staff training/education and in-services as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant must have: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

The Physical Therapy Assistant:

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Physical Therapist
• Assists Physical Therapist in performing procedures, test and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate