Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation services is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide quality care to patients recovering from injuries or illnesses, implementing tailored rehabilitation plans under the guidance of a Physical Therapist. Your efforts will directly contribute to helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on superior patient care and community service, making a real difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Current state licensure as PTA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting.
• Implement patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation under supervision.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Facility Name: Kent Hospital
Setting: Med Surg
Job Type: PRN
City/State: Warwick, RI

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

1. Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting.
2. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.
3. Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
4. Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
5. Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
6. Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
7. Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an Associate Degree.
2. Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
3. CPR certification (when required).
4. Hourly rate: $35.00 per hour.