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Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Job Description:
The Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA plays a pivotal role in the rehab department at our skilled nursing facility, promoting the physical well-being and functional recovery of our residents.
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive physical assessments to determine residents' physical impairments and functional limitations, focusing on mobility, balance, and gait.
- Individualized Care Plans: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, with clear goals for improving residents' mobility and reducing pain.
- Section GG Data Collection: Accurately and consistently collect Section GG data as required for Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change assessments.
- Treatment: Administer physical therapy interventions, including exercises, manual techniques, and modalities, to enhance residents' physical function.
- Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress. Conducts remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.
- Documentation: Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service( PoS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with the rehab team, including Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, to ensure comprehensive care for residents.
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Qualifications:
- State licensure as a PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant.
- EMR and MS office applications.