Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

<p><strong>Job Type </strong>: Full-time PRN </p><p><strong>Wage Range </strong>: $36 - $45 DOE </p><p><strong>New Grads Welcome </strong> </p> <p><strong>Benefits(full-time) </strong>: </p><ul><li>Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) </li><li>Flexible scheduling </li><li>Student loan repayment </li><li>Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles </li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company match </li><li>Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one </li><li>Life insurance, short/long term disability </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts </li> </ul> <p><strong>Setting & Population Served </strong> </p><p>Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as <strong>Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) </strong>that provide: </p><ul><li><strong>Long term care </strong>for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance </li><li><strong>Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation </strong>for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury </li><li><strong>Collaborative care </strong>through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together </li><li><strong>A diverse patient population </strong>including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs </li> </ul><p>Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment. </p> Position Summary <p>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. </p> Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT) </li><li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. </li><li>One (1) year experience preferred; <strong>new grads welcome to apply </strong> </li><li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. </li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul><li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate </li><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail </li><li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs </li><li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times </li><li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action </li><li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility </li><li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department </li><li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation </li><li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. </li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information </li><li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures </li><li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's <em>Code of Conduct </em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct </em> and other appropriate compliance training </li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul><li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT </li><li>Chart appropriately and timely </li><li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately </li><li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients </li><li>Assist in the evacuation of patients </li><li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance </li><li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment </li><li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team </li><li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours </li><li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language </li> </ul><p>An Equal Opportunity Employer </p>