Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Website Belleville Healthcare & Rehab Center

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

$7,500 Bonus for Full Time

PTA SUMMARY

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

 

PTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.

  • Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.

  • Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.

  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

 

PTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

  • Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

 

PTA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
  • Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.

  • Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

  • In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

PTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

  • protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

  • the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

 

PTA Benefits:
  • 401K

  • Annual Performance Evaluations

  • Perfect Attendance Bonus

  • Retention Bonus

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Electronic Documentation

  • Employee Appreciation Events

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