Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

2 months ago

Covington, Louisiana, United States HealthPRO Heritage Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Trinity Trace Community Care Center in Covington, LA. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will work under the clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide direct resident care activities.

Responsibilities
  • Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
  • Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
  • Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
  • Assist with admission screening.
  • Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
  • Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
  • Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
  • Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
  • Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare's regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
  • Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
  • Support the company's commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab program.
  • Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
  • Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
  • Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
  • Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
  • 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 exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the 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 (up to 50 lbs of force independently).
    • 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.

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