What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
Job Details
Description
The Center at Val Vista is looking to add a PRN PTA to the team. We are a 96 bed skilled-nursing facility located in Gilbert!
Compensation: TBD based upon experience
Schedule: PRN-PT
Position Summary:
The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and Center at Val Vista Standards.
Reports to Director of Rehab (DOR) or supervising PT
Working Conditions:
- May work in multiple facilities
- Attends and participates in Continuing education
- Works in the Rehab department as well as throughout the facility, in patients’ home and within the community as part of the patients’ safe discharge process.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays
- Subject to falls, burns form equipment, odors, ect. throughout the work day
- Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, ect. Including exposure to AIDS, hepatitis B
Education, Licensure:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
- Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of Arizona
- Must maintain active license throughout employment
- Must have CPR certification upon hire. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Requirements:
- Must have experience in Microsoft Work, email
- Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
- Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
- Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations
- Must be able to interpret and implement the programs, goals, policies and procedures of the physical therapy dept.
- Maintains professional working relationship with all families, peers, associates, vendors.
- Understands and complies with company policies, maintains current status with Relias training.
- Documentation is completed daily including therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
- Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude
- Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, participate in staff training related to safe patient handling.
- Must comply with the facility uniform and wear name badge at all times
- Must be able to work effectively and productively
Qualifications
Must be able to pass both a background and drug test.
Must have active license in good standing.
Must have valid in-person CPR
Must have valid fingerprint clearance card.
