Assistant Physical Therapist

StoneBridge Chillicothe is seeking a PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join their team!

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Responsibilities:

• Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out treatment plans and gathering objective data for Section GG collection during Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change screenings.
• Treatment Support: Implement treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist, including exercises, modalities, and mobility training.
• Monitoring: Observe residents' performance and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident progress and any interventions provided. Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service (PoS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).
• Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress. Conduct remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, following the guidance of the Physical Therapist and in cooperation with other rehab staff.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Staff Therapist Assistant is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab or designee 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As delegated.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. 
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. 
• Subject to frequent interruptions. 
• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. 
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. 
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. 
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. 
• Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety. 
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel. 
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. 
• Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients. 
• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. 
• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

• Graduate of an accredited Assistant Program
• Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFC REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines

PHYICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. 
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. 
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members. 
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. 
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility. 
• Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.