Resident-Centric PTA: Mobility & Rehab Specialist

(University Care Center) Birch Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

This role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care, and strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills to coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and families.

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.
• 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 fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Technical reading

Policy comprehension

Effective communication

Documentation proficiency

Education

Associate degree PTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

This role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, proficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care, and strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills to coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and families.