The Physical Therapy Assistant will progress patients through treatment plans while documenting interactions and consulting with supervising therapists. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and providing emotional support to residents in senior care communities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid state Physical Therapy license and be a graduate of an APTA-accredited program. A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings is required.
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Job description
Join the KARE Revolution!
Our mission is to transform therapists and caregivers like you into KARE Heroes who can save the day by responding to the call from senior care communities.
Become part of the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get started and stay booked.
What is KARE?
KARE is an app that connects therapists with senior living communities in need of support.
Some of the fun benefits you will receive by being a HERO include: HERO Real-Time Pay™ - Get paid immediately once your shift is verified.
Sidekick Referral Program – Refer your friends and get paid for shifts they work!
KARE HERO Perks – Expenses tracker, bonus opportunities + more!
What's it like to work with KARE?
Some typical responsibilities include: Progress patients skillfully and safely through the levels of treatment within the maximum capabilities of the patient.
Consult with supervising Physical Therapist regarding progress and changes in patient’s condition.
Document all treatment and other pertinent patient interaction in accordance with a community’s policies.
Provide emotional and social support to patients (or should this be residents).
Benefits
Bonus opportunities
Sidekick Referral Program
Hero Real-Time Pay
Expenses tracker
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Provide relevant education to patients.
Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behavior.
May require experience with evaluating and treating residents with memory impartment if assigned to memory care areas of community.
Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, family and other members of the rehabilitation team.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy.
Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Minimum requirement: 2 years of clinical experience, and/or 1 year clinical experience directly in acute care, skilled nursing and/or AL/MC.
Physical Requirements Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift.
Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
