Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides

direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician

referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist

(PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life

Care standards.

Education, Experience, and

Licensure Requirements

Graduate of

an accredited program in physical therapy

(ASPT)

Currently registered / licensed in

applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing

throughout employment.

One (1) year

experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during

orientation. CPR certification must remain current during

employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

Participates in

community health matters / projects as appropriate

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,

and e mail

Liaisons with patients, families,

support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times

Make independent decisions when circumstances

warrant such action

Knowledgeable of

practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and

guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals,

objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas

including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and

sanitation

Maintains professional working

relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary

and / or confidential information

Understand

and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

procedures

Displays integrity and

professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Follow physical therapy treatment

plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT

Chart appropriately and timely

Utilize therapy software appropriately and

accurately

Exhibit excellent customer service

and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an

interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend,

lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently

during working hours

Read, write, speak, and

understand the English language

An

Equal Opportunity Employer