Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: The Holiday Retirement - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Manville
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Description ------ see below for PTA Description Basic Qualifications Education and Training: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy, or a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body. Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the Rhode Island licensing board. Professional Experience --- Prefer experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in long term care.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in subacute care.--- Prefer experience/knowledge managing cost and productivity.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in long term care/subacute settings.Certification/Licensure: Actively licensed therapist in Rhode Island as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. Standard Requirements --- Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of The Holiday Retirement Home.--- Knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.--- Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:--- Safety- including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.--- Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data.--- Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.--- Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.--- Supports and participates in common teamwork:--- Cooperates and works together with all co-workers.--- Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.--- Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.--- Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, guests, and the general public.Essential Duties And Responsibilities --- Provides and directs patient/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all facility, state, federal, and accrediting standards.--- Evaluates patient/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the patients/residents assigned.--- Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.--- Participates in the screening of patients/residents according to directed schedules and practices.--- Provides feedback to the Director Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.--- Participates in all facility directed processes and services.--- Demonstrates effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.--- Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.--- Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.--- Assists with marketing efforts as directed.--- Participates in Inservice training programs as requested.Other Duties --- Assist the Director of Rehabilitation with various administrative tasks to support the department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.--- Meets ongoing requirements to maintain current certification, including required CEUs.--- Performs other duties a required.Equipment/Machines Used In The Performance Of This Job --- Telephone--- Computer--- Parallel bars--- Treatment mats--- Exercise equipment such as stationary bikes, weighted bars, cuff and ankle weights, etc.--- Adjustable chairs/beds--- Modalities such as hot and cold pack electrical stimulation etc.--- Various other equipment and suppliesWorking Conditions And Physical Requirements Working conditions and Physical Requirements: Never 80% Constantly --- Sedentary (continuous sitting)X --- Light work (standing, walking, lifting X --- Moderate heavy work (lifting, moving, loading 31-50 pounds)X --- Heavy lifting (above average strength and stamina, lifting, moving, loading > 51 pounds)X Basic Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Job Description Education and Training: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an Associate's degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy. Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the Rhode Island licensing board. Professional Experience --- Prefer experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in long term care.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in subacute care.--- Prefer experience/knowledge managing cost and productivity.--- Prefer experience/knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in long term care/subacute settings.Certification/Licensure: Actively licensed therapist in Rhode Island as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L). Essential Duties And Responsibilities --- Provides patient/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all facility, state, federal, and accrediting standards, as directed by the Therapists' plan of care.--- Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident/patient condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.--- Performs the necessary operational documentation as indicated and directed.--- Provides feedback to the therapist on all clinical issues.--- Provides feedback to the Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.--- Participates in all facility directed processes and services.--- Demonstrates effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.--- Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.--- Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet facility, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.--- Assists with marketing efforts as directed.--- Participates in inservicing training programs as requested.Working Conditions And Physical Requirements Never 80% Constantly --- Sedentary (continuous sitting)X --- Light work (standing, walking, lifting X --- Moderate heavy work (lifting, moving, loading 31-50 pounds)X --- Heavy lifting (above average strength and stamina, lifting, moving, loading > 51 pounds)X Bonus/Commission: No

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