Licensed Physical Therapy AssistantCountry Hills Post Acute • El Cajon, California, United States
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Country Hills Post Acute
- El Cajon, California, United States
- El Cajon, California, United States
À propos
*Location: Country Hills Post Acute*
*Starting Pay: $40 and up (DOE)*
*Shifts:*
* Full Time
* Monday-Friday
* Hours may vary
* Weekends (as needed)
*What we’re looking for:*
We are looking for someone who is a team player and will bring a positive attitude to contribute to our facility! Country Hills Post Acute is seeking a full-time Licensed Physical Therapist with experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting.
Candidate should have prior skilled nursing facility experience, and be a flexible, caring, passionate team player. The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
*Essential Duties:*
* Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
* Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
* Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
* Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
* Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
* Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
* Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
* Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
* Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
* Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
* Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
* Participate in discharge planning.
* Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
* Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
* Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
* Supervises PT assistants, aides and students.
*License/Certification:*
* CA Physical Therapist in state of California
*Work Location:*
* 1580 Broadway, El Cajon, CA. 92021
Work Remotely:
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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