SNF - Physical Therapist Assistant

Description JOB SUMMARY

• Performs physical therapy procedures as delegated by the supervising licensed physical therapists and ordered by a physician. Assists the physical therapists in performing evaluations and complex treatment procedures. Provides services related to the operation of the department and the facility.
• Essential
• DUTIES
• AND
• RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) § Administers all physical therapy modalities and whirlpools following established procedures and precautions under the direction of a physical therapist. § Performs basic wound care and dressings. § Performs and assists in various exercise programs, balance and coordination activities and gait training as delegated by the physical therapist. § Observes, documents, and reports to the physical therapist patient response to treatment. § Transports patients to and from Physical Therapy as needed. § Assists the physical therapists in coordinating aide work duties and treatments. § Assists in general department and equipment maintenance and stocking of supplies. § Contributes to quality improvement on a facility, department, and individual level. § Participates in clerical and reception activities as required. § Provide education and instruction patients, their families, facility staff, and to the community as required, to promote rehabilitation, injury prevention, wellness, and fitness. § Communicate with physicians, family / caregiver, facility staff regarding progress or status changes. § Uses appropriate developmental register in verbal and written evaluation, treatment, and education. § Maintains current clinical knowledge related to age groups and diagnoses treated. § Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires a screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Requirements

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: § Have an active and cleared licensed as a physical therapist assistant in the State of Florida. § Have an Associate Degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant school. § Must have affiliation experience in degree program. Previous experience in long-term care preferred. § Able to follow physical therapist set treatment program, monitor patient’s progress and reaction to treatment, and report results accurately. § Able to lift, push, pull, and stabilize patients during exercise sessions. § Must have ability to problem-solve with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team. § Must be able to operate all physical therapy modality equipment, whirlpools, continuous passive motion devices, traction equipment, and exercise equipment in the area of job assignment. § Must have reliable transportation. § Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. § Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday. § Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. § Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. § Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people. § Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs/seminars/training. § Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. § Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures. § Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. § Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, tact, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors. § Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be. § Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed. § Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times. § Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. § Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures. § Follow facility safety program. § Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook. § Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs. § Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.). § Understand that this position contains Category II tasks that do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing a Category I task. § Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks. § Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. § This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.