Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Aspire Senior Living; New Florence (MO); In loco; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Per Diem

PRN available

Descrizione del lavoro

Aspire Senior Living New Florence is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. As a PTA, you will work with a physical therapist to implement individualized treatment plans for our residents in a long-term care setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program and current Missouri PTA licensure; prior long-term care experience is preferred. This Per Diem/PRN position offers flexible scheduling to meet resident needs.

Competenze

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Missouri PTA licensure is required.
• Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist physical therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Conduct physical therapy treatments and modalities as prescribed by the physical therapist.
• Monitor and record resident progress and report changes to the physical therapist.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, assessments, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care and effective communication.
• Participate in resident education and training to promote independence and well-being.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physical therapy department.

Conoscenze

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Descrizione del lavoro

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Aspire Senior Living New Florence

Per Diem/PRN available!

About the Role

Aspire Senior Living New Florence is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), you will play a vital role in the physical therapy department, working closely with our physical therapists to provide high-quality care to our residents. Our mission is to enhance the lives of everyone we touch, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for residents
• Conduct physical therapy treatments and modalities as prescribed by the physical therapist
• Monitor and record resident progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the physical therapist
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments, assessments, and progress notes
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care and effective communication
• Participate in resident education and training to promote independence and well-being
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physical therapy department

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the state of Missouri
• Experience in a long-term care setting, preferred

Per Diem Position

• Working on an as-needed basis, with flexible scheduling to accommodate our residents' needs