Physical Therapy Asst-Long Term Care (Per Diem, Hours vary)
Core
Provides and documents physician-ordered physical therapy services, including gait training, ambulation, and safe transfer instruction, under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in a long-term care setting.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and discharge readiness
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Physical therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Gait and ambulation training, safe transfer techniques, adaptive equipment instruction, patient and family education, interdisciplinary team communication, charting and documentation, continuing education participation
Preferred skills
HHCS experience, acute care or acute rehabilitation experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Implement individualized treatment programs, instruct patients on assistive devices, coordinate patient schedules with team members, participate in discharge planning, evaluate home environments for HHCS patients, maintain visit productivity
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC