Physical Therapy Assistant - Part time (pacs)

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life & Disability benefits
• PTO & Holiday pay
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties

• 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.

• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience - Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba 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 concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.