Physical Therapy Assistant - NorthPark Health and Rehab
Company: Cascadia Healthcare
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works
under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help
residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain
range of movement and control their pain. PTAs follow plans created
by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training,
exercises, and physical manipulation to help residents/patients
recover.Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to
submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's
specific background check requirements prior to contact with
patients/residents.QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an
accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
program.Licenses/Certification: Current state PTA licensure. Valid
CPR certification.Experience: Six months experience in a long-term
care environment preferred.Essential Functions Helps residents with
ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
Contributes to patients physical therapist's effectiveness by
identifying patient care issues; providing information and
commentary; recommending options and courses of action;
implementing physical therapy directives. Assesses patient health
by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations;
obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories. Assesses
abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's
interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. Documents
patient care services by charting in patient and department
records. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual
exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting
residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as
non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and
daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as
crutches, canes, and prostheses. Instructs and counsels patients by
describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and
development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols. Maintains production objectives by noting
current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy
services rendered to production objectives Ensures punctuality and
regular attendance for assigned shifts.Other Functions Maintains
legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions
concerning federal, state, and local regulations; anticipating
emerging issues. Updates job knowledge by participating in
educational opportunities; reading professional publications;
maintaining personal networks; participating in professional
organizations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Cascadia Healthcare, Phoenix , Physical Therapy Assistant - NorthPark Health and Rehab, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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