Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Company: Genesis Healthcare
Location: Seminole
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation,
respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation.
We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential
by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our
reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the
patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to
recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back.
It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of
feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
POSITION SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist Assistant provides
physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased
independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed
Physical Therapist. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Attends
and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other
required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under
the direction of the physical therapist. 2. Responsible for the
effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an
established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and
timely documentation of services. 3. Works with other members of
the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities
consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. 4. Acts
as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical
Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills
and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the
supervision of the Physical Therapist. 6. Maintains appropriate and
timely documentation for all patients treated. 7. Cleans,
maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment, as necessary. 8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures
that patients and families receive the highest quality of service
in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the
individuals' needs and rights. 9. Implements a patient's
individualized treatment plan as established by the primary
Physical Therapist. 10. Provides individualized physical therapy
treatments including but not limited to: *Therapeutic exercise
including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination,
agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization,
flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor
development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance
training *Functional training *Manual therapy *Airway clearance
techniques *Integumentary repair and protection *Use of
electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities 11.
Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in collaboration with
the physical therapist. 12. Performs other related duties as
required. PTA1 Qualifications: SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist
Assistant Program certified by the American Physical Therapy
Association. 2. Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required
by the state of practice. To protect the health and safety of our
patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities
we serve, Powerback has implemented a universal COVID-19
vaccination requirement for employees, care partners, and onsite
vendors unless the employee is approved for a reasonable
accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or sincerely
held religious belief. Requisition Number: 389924 Pay Target:
Keywords: Genesis Healthcare, Largo , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Healthcare , Seminole, Florida
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