Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services to residents under physician orders, guided by a licensed Physical Therapist. You will report progress and collaborate with the rehab team to deliver safe, effective treatments.

The role requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and a current state license, plus strong communication and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• 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 treatment responses to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures, tests and complex treatments for safe evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate billing information as per procedures.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings.
• Attends family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehab department and facility.
• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate.
• Reviews and follows facility policies and Rehab Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

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

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