We are hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for one of our clients in Three Rivers, MI.

Job Description:

Helps residents regain mobility and/or manage pain through the use of exercise, stretches, massages, and other physical therapy techniques only under the direction of the physical therapist in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards, state physical therapy practice act, and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the practice of physical therapy and activities requiring an understanding of physical therapy but not requiring professional or advanced training in the anatomical, biological, and physical sciences involved in the practice of physical therapy.
• Practices only under the direction of a registered physical therapist (licensed).
• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan as established by the physical therapist in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter, current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.
• Records the resident's progress and can request a re-examination if/when needed.
• Offers suggestions, provides feedback, carries-out agreed upon activities, and voices constructive concerns in a collaborative manner with the physical therapist.
• May perform physical examination to obtain, update and study therapy histories to ensure that each resident is on the appropriate physical therapy track.
• Documents physical therapy services by charting in the resident medical record.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting for residents receiving physical therapy.
• Schedules and coordinates with facility nursing staff therapy sessions for residents as instructed by the physical therapist or Director of Rehab.
• Prepares required documentation according to facility policy for billing purposes, discharge planning, etc. and as instructed by the physical therapist or Director of Rehab.
• Helps residents perform their planned therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises such as simply instructing and encouraging a resident through their exercises to physically helping him/her complete a difficult routine.
• Treats residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits, etc. Treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.
• Is familiar with assistive devices that might be used during treatment and ambulatory assistive devices, like canes and walkers that some residents may require for walking.
• Monitors the resident's environment in order to identify any needs or barriers that might negatively impact the resident's therapy and recovery.
• Observes and makes recommendations for the necessary accommodations to the physical therapist and enacts those recommendations.
• Treats residents with a variety of physical therapy techniques including but not limited to massaging sore muscles and pushing injured ones into deeper stretches.
• Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility policy such as but not limited to functional abilities, functional status, range of motion, balance during transitions and walking, physical therapy minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the defined observation period(s) as assigned by the physical therapist or Director of Rehab.
• Ensures physical therapy equipment is stored, used, and sanitized, disinfected and/or cleaned properly and safely in the facility.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and/or monthly rehabilitative and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents' therapy progression in relation to discharge planning for residents receiving physical therapy services as designated by the Director of Rehab or physical therapist.
• Adheres to the state practice guidelines in their discipline as defined by the state Physical
• Therapy Practice Act, in which they work. Maintains appropriate conduct and follows practice guidelines as defined by the professional association.
• Knows how to access the physical therapy state practice act and the professional association standards.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions using face to face, phone, or other means of communication.
• Maintains accountability in concert with applicable standards of practice, by-laws, and code of conduct for their therapy discipline.
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as necessary.
• Knows and understands the purpose and requirements for scope of work requirements as defined by the physical therapy practice act in each state.
• Delivers compassionate quality care and physical therapy services across the spectrum as evidenced by professional competence, general cleanliness of therapy gyms/offices and work areas, optimal resident functioning and resident satisfaction with physical therapy services provided.
• Knows physical therapy employees and employees of the interdisciplinary team in order to effectively communicate and provide optimal care for residents as well as any miscellaneous related needs.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Promotes positivity and active daily problem solving.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the physical therapist as needed concerning physical therapy.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.
• Contributes to and exemplifies teamwork.
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• A willingness to work harmoniously with other team members.
• Successfully follows oral and written instructions.
• Successfully relays information concerning residents, employees, or any given subject matter.
• Willing to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Willing to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Communicates with medical, nursing staff, and all departments.
• Accepts call-backs during emergency conditions.
• Works in office and throughout the facility.
• Willing to work to task completion in spite of frequent interruptions.

Work hours:

• Shift: First Shift
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Meal: 30 minutes

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