Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time or Part Time
Location
Kokomo, IN | United States
Job description
Vertis Therapy is growing and is looking for a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time or Part Time for our beautiful Assisted Livings with Memory Care. Vertis Therapy is a therapist owned company that specializes in providing quality, patient-centered care.
*Flexible Schedule
*No weekends required
*Excellent Benefits
*Unlimited online CEUs
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs physical therapy treatments under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Provide Physical Therapy treatments to patients according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
- Observe, record and report to the Physical Therapist patient conditions, reactions and responses related to treatment.
- Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
- Assist with the care of the Physical Therapy department and equipment.
- Assisting the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
- Act in compliance with Vertis Therapy Management Policies and Procedures, State, Federal and Professional Organization regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
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Requirements
- Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
- Prefer minimum one (1) year rehabilitation experience in setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility.
- Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association.
- Excellent and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
- Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of Vertis Therapy.
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