Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit retirement community in Austin, TX, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide exceptional care to senior residents. The role involves treating patients, collaborating with a team, and maintaining high standards of documentation and care. Full benefits offered for full-time positions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Meal Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program with successful certification/license.
• Ability to read regulations and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Records clinical documentation according to regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Independent Decision-Making

Education

Licensed Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX

Education Level: Licensed

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Who We Are:

Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Physical Therapy Assistant. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Treats patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a collaborative team-building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
• Maintains productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treats patients according to treatment plan.
• Develops effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensures approval/orders for services from referring physicians.
• Records clinical documentation according to regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Records daily treatment charges per billing guidelines.
• Instructs families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicates with supervisor and other health staff regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participates in in-service training and facility performance improvement programs.
• Coordinates with other departments, attending physicians, and staff within Rehab department.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.
• Screens patients based on identified needs per State Practice Act.
• Ensures equipment and supply needs are maintained and recommends changes to the administrator. Maintains cleanliness and safety of the facility and rehab area.

Full Time Benefits (30+ hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Meal Program

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program with successful certification/license for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
2. Ability to read regulations and write clearly.
3. Courteous, friendly communication skills.
4. Ability to manage and direct subordinates effectively.
5. Independent decision-making skills.
6. Tactful interaction with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
7. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, and policies for quality resident care.