Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Life Care Center of Puyallup is located in a city known forits agricultural roots and community spirit. Residents benefit from the annualWashington State Fair numerous parks and a revitalized downtown area withshopping and dining options. Puyallups friendly and welcoming atmosphere makesit an excellent place to live and work offering a balance of suburban comfortand easy access to urban amenities in nearby Tacoma and Seattle. With scenictrails local farmers markets and a strong sense of community Puyallupprovides a high quality of life for residents and employees alike.
Life Care Center of Puyallup is a longterm care andpostacute care facility well known for its extraordinary customer servicehighquality nursing and therapy services and high employee morale andretention. We are currently looking for a PRN Physical TherapistAssistant to join our team.
We also feature:
- PRN: $40$45/hr DOE
- Mentorship programs available new grads welcome
- Continuing education and growth opportunities
- Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
- Inhouse rehab programs with empowering work environments
Position Summary
The PTA Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- One 1 year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and e mail
- Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Gig
