Job detail

Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient - PRN

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

#Resident Care #Rehabilitation #Documentation #PRN #Medical Terminology #On Call #Patient Education #Great Place to Work #Physical Therapist

Quick overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide physical therapies and education, assisting the Physical Therapist with resident/patient activities and direct care, including performing delegated treatments and teaching procedures to patients and families. They must also respond promptly to acute changes in patient status and maintain proper documentation according to all regulations and facility policies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate from an APTA-approved curriculum and licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state, with a minimum of one year of experience preferred. Essential requirements include understanding medical terminology, strong spatial perception, coordination, dexterity, communication skills for motivation, and adequate physical strength and endurance for moving residents and equipment.

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Job description

Come join our awesome team as a PRN on call Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient located at Gulf Coast Village.

The Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

About the job

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide physical therapies and education, assists the Physical Therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care.

Schedule

Varies - on call

Qualifications

A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist assistant is preferred.
Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation of the therapeutic devices in remedial actions.
Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and handling therapeutic equipment.
Ability to communicate with the residents to establish favorable attitude to motivate the resident to desired cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development
Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving residents and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and residents.

Essential functions/Areas of accountability
Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
Respond promptly to acute changes in the patient’s physiological state and to report and record pertinent changes.
Modify treatment techniques in conference with the registered physical therapist.
Teach patients, resident’s families and other health care providers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
Directly assist the physical therapist in performing complex evaluations and/or treatment procedures.
Maintain proper documentation according to state, federal and third party payor regulations.