Physical Therapy Assistant

Rivercrest Post Acute; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivercrest Post Acute is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist with treatment, record daily notes, and help maintain the department.

You will also train caregivers, communicate patient progress with the health team, and participate in in-services. The role requires a current PTA license and the ability to work with diverse patient needs in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows technical procedures accurately.
• Understands and applies policy and procedure manuals.
• Communicates progress with managers, coworkers, families.
• Applies fractions, percentages, ratios to clinical tasks.
• Solves practical problems in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in patient care as directed.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes.
• Maintain department and treatment area.
• Instruct families and nursing staff in caregiver training.
• Report equipment problems and participate in trainings.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and health team.

Skills

Reading procedures

Policy comprehension

Effective communication

Mathematical skills (fractions/percent

Education

Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant in Oregon

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

General PurposeThe Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.Essential Duties• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.• Assist in maintaining department.• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.Supervisory RequirementsThe position is not a supervisory position.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceLicensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsLicensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.