PTA: Impactful Rehab & Mobility Champion

Marysville Post-Acute; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marysville Post-Acute is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident care and documentation. The role involves maintaining a safe treatment environment and supporting the rehabilitation team.

The PTA will educate residents and families, participate in care conferences, and help coordinate durable medical equipment to promote independence and mobility. Strong communication with the therapy team is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Training others

Education

Associate Degree in PTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Marysville Post-Acute is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident care and documentation. The role involves maintaining a safe treatment environment and supporting the rehabilitation team.

The PTA will educate residents and families, participate in care conferences, and help coordinate durable medical equipment to promote independence and mobility. Strong communication with the therapy team is essential.