Physical Therapy Assistant

Bedrockhcs; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedrock Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support treatment programs as directed by licensed Physical Therapists. The role involves patient care, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare staff to enhance patient recovery. Ideal candidates will have an APTA accredited education and flexibility in their schedules.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited program and eligible for licensure.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments as determined by the therapy plan.
• Gathers data for screenings and reports to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents services provided and communicates progress to the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Data Recording

Education

APTA accredited physical therapist assistant program

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Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the implementation of treatment programs and plan of care as directed by the licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with State Practice Act.

• Provides physical therapy treatments to patients/residents as determined through the therapy plan of care, established by the Physical Therapists, and State Practice Act.
• Gathers data for screens and reports the results to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Records data on patient/resident responses to treatments and communicates to the Physical Therapist overseeing the treatment plan.
• Documents up-to-date services provided to patients/residents, includes daily progress note, weekly summary, and therapy summary sheet.
• Participates in conferences, consultations, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon patient/resident discharge as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Participates in scheduled in-service programs related to work topics as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Working with the Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students as allowed by State Practice Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient/resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  
  

Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the implementation of treatment programs and plan of care as directed by the licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with State Practice Act.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments to patients/residents as determined through the therapy plan of care, established by the Physical Therapists, and State Practice Act.
• Gathers data for screens and reports the results to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Records data on patient/resident responses to treatments and communicates to the Physical Therapist overseeing the treatment plan.
• Documents up-to-date services provided to patients/residents, includes daily progress note, weekly summary, and therapy summary sheet.
• Participates in conferences, consultations, and educational programs designed to improve patient/resident care and staff performance as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Instructs patient/resident, family, and/or caregivers in physical therapy recommendations to be continued upon patient/resident discharge as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• Participates in scheduled in-service programs related to work topics as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Working with the Physical Therapist and Director of Rehabilitation assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students as allowed by State Practice Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned and allowed by State Practice Acts and regulation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of and compliance with the facility Compliance program, policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates compliance with the protection of patient/resident health information and company sensitive information including compliance with company policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA accredited physical therapist assistant program and eligible for licensure in the state in which the program is located.
• Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.
  
  
  

Language Skills

Able to communicate through verbal and written mode, in English.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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