PRN PTA

WESTERVILLE in; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerville Staff is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. You will treat residents as directed by the PT, document meticulously, and maintain a safe treatment setting following infection control and safety protocols.

You will educate residents and families, assist with training of Restorative Aides, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and help with DME recommendations to promote mobility

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts to practical scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment per infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicate with supervising PT to update physicians and the care team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on goals and home programs.
• Assist with training Restorative Aides as needed.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment.
• Contribute to quality assurance and rehab program development.
• Relate positively with residents, families, staff, and colleagues.

Skills

Documentation

Infection control

Interdisciplinary communication

Resident education

Fall prevention

DME coordination

Confidentiality

Training staff

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed. For California PTAs, remain in accordance with the California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in‑services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability 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 Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed 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. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

The 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 of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.