Responsibilities:

• Provide physical therapy treatment to residents with noted disorders or deficits within Physical Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Conduct objective screening of residents
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist to develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling PTA/PT co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings, including care planning, staff meetings, and family meetings
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Requirements:

• Completion of Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• State Licensure
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback and direction from Physical Therapist

Physical Demands:

• Push/Pull up to 300lbs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Sustained Squatting
• Repetitive Stooping
• Trunk Twisting
• Sustained Kneeling
• Sustained and Repetitive Forward Reaching
• Stair Climbing
• Walking
• Grasping
• Fine Motor
• Lifting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Senior Living Community experience
• Knowledge of PDPM
• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix
• Prior use of rehab documentation software

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