PTA

Ridgecrest Post Acute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Post Acute in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include treating patients, documenting progress, and assisting in department maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be licensed, possess strong computer skills, and have effective communication abilities, ensuring a high level of patient care and interaction with healthcare team members.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (Board of the State).
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences.

Skills

Computer skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Education

Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervisory Requirements

The position is not a supervisory position.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (Board of the State).
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• 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.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.

Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands

• 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 exceeding 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or exceeding 20 pounds of force constantly 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 Environment

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

Additional Information

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.