Compassionate Care Physical Therapy Assistant Role

2 months ago

Westlake, Ohio, United States HealthPRO Heritage Full time

At HealthPro Heritage, we're on a mission to deliver exceptional care to our patients and provide a supportive environment for our team members to thrive. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our residents achieve their goals and regain their independence.

Job Summary:

We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Fairmont of Westlake, St Joseph Center, and Arden Courts of Westlake. As a PTA, you'll work under the supervision of our Physical Therapist to provide direct resident care and perform various tasks to support our rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities:
  1. Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
  2. Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
  3. Observe, record, and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties.
  4. Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
  5. Assist with admission screening.
  6. Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
  7. Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
  8. Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
  9. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
  10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare's regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
  11. Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.
  12. Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.
  14. Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
  15. Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
  16. Support the company's commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab program.
  17. Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
  18. Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
Qualifications:
  1. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  2. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
  3. Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
  4. Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
  5. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
  6. Ability to complete the following activities safely and at times for prolonged periods:
  • Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time.
  • Pushing: Applying pressure and exertion force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
  • Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position – Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift.
  • Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.
Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary of $45,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This salary range reflects the estimated compensation for this role in the Westlake, OH area.

About Us:

HealthPro Heritage is a leading provider of rehabilitation and healthcare services. We're committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and creating a supportive environment for our team members to thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you

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