Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
Bridgeview Estates is situated in Twin Falls Idaho a cityknown for its stunning natural landscapes including the famous ShoshoneFallsoften called the Niagara of the West. Residents enjoy outdoorrecreational opportunities such as hiking fishing and kayaking in the SnakeRiver Canyon. Twin Falls offers a friendly community atmosphere with modernamenities. Bridgeview Estates was named one of U.S. News & World Reports 2025 BestNursing Homes.
Bridgeview Estates is an inhouse therapy program in acollaborative team environment with reasonable efficiency standards thatempower our therapists to create high quality outcomes for our patients andresidents. We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.
For the 3rd year in a row Bridgeview Estates has joined U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Best Nursing Home list! This is an accomplishment we would love to share with you come join us!
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
