Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Full Job Description

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Essential Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant in practicing state(s)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
  • Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment in the implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
  • Assist the Physical Therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
  • Assist the Physical Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.
  • Conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
  • Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/ media, the sequence of activities, and adaptation of techniques/ media based on resident's response to intervention in conjunction with the Physical Therapist.
  • Monitor resident's response to intervention and discuss adaptation of treatment with the Physical Therapist to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.
  • Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on physical therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.
  • Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
  • Participate in discharge planning.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
  • Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.

Our Therapists Enjoy:
  • Enhanced starting wage scale
  • Flexible schedule
Created: 2024-09-11
Reference: 659463
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
City: Rice Lake

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