PTA: Rehab Support Specialist in Skilled Care

Kalesta Healthcare Group; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalesta Healthcare Group is seeking staff to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. The role includes implementing treatment plans, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes safety, timely documentation, and ongoing professional development in a 24-hour skilled care environment serving residents with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication with patients, families and clinicians.
• Documentation to meet facility and department requirements.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and share information.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, teamwork and effective communication.
• Attends required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or Regional Manager.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan. Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Professional judgment

Job description

Kalesta Healthcare Group is seeking staff to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. The role includes implementing treatment plans, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes safety, timely documentation, and ongoing professional development in a 24-hour skilled care environment serving residents with varying needs.