Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Trilogy Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions under the guidance of a physical therapist, ensuring high-quality patient care in diverse settings. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to develop innovative educational methods for patients and their families. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while growing their career in a recognized and rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing therapeutic interventions under a physical therapist's direction.
• Must maintain professional competencies and participate in survey preparation activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions in various care settings.
• Collaborates with the physical therapist to enhance patient education.
• Documents patient care and evaluates treatment responses.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient evaluation

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY

Are you compassionately committed to customer service? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Synchrony Pharmacy, a subsidiary of Trilogy Health Services LLC, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant Flex.

We invite you to learn more about our unique culture and the exciting opportunities that exist within our organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Job Summary
Responsible for providing, under the direction of a physical therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Provides therapeutic interventions as directed by the physical therapist in campus locations, home health and/or outpatient care.
* Travel to other locations up to and including over night stays in a designated territory.
* Evaluates patient response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
* Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
* Collaborates with the physical therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to patients and family.
* Assists the physical therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross-training on physical therapy knowledge and skill areas as needed.
* Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
* Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Rehab Program Director or Director of Health Services.
* Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Rehab Program Director/Director of Health Services and/or the Executive Director immediately.
* Complies with all resident rights per the company's Resident Rights Policy.
* Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
* Participates in survey preparation activities.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: Associate Degree
Experience: 0-1 years

Licenses and Certifications
Current CPR Certification for healthcare providers through CPR training that includes hands on practice and in-person skills assessment preferred.

Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

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LOCATION

US-KY-Lexington


Synchrony Rehab - Travel


Lexington KY
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Since our founding in 1997, we've been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We're a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work. If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy.

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FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.