Physical Therapist Assistant

Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant PRN to join our team

The Washington Therapy environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity.

Position Highlights:

• Provides physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation.
• Assists the physical therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes, records, and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.
• Report to the Director of Rehabilitation for all aspects of department operations.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Physical Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation.
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients.
• Completes all necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with supervising PT developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling PTA/PT co-signature and supervision requirements.
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Operates therapeutic equipment and devices including crutches, walkers, exercise apparatus, canes, iontophoresis, electrical stimulators, traction and heat/cold modalities.
• Nethealth and PCC electronic documents care and other patient information for medical record including history, treatment, consultations.
• Complies with department policies/procedures and regulations related to infection control, safety, quality improvement. Practices universal precautions and prevents cross contamination.
• Communicates with supervisor and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
• Records daily treatment notes, portions of monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Instructs, motivates, safeguards and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff.
• Provides treatment according to the treatment plan as prescribed by provider and developed by physical therapist which may include therapeutic exercises, massage and modality treatment.
• Provides a friendly, safe, timely, quality-driven environment responsive to patients' needs.
• Assists with equipment maintenance, supply inventory and stocking.

Qualifications:

• Must have an associate degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing.
• Active members of state and national Physical Therapy Associations (Preferred)
• CPR/BLS Certification (Preferred)

Job Type: PRN

Medical Specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

(Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chipley, FL 32428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience the difference at Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. It is our mission as a family organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident-centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality-of-life initiatives.

Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Washington Rehabilitaton & Nursing Center is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants selected for employment will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statues