Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Full time, Part time, and/or Per-Diem.

Redwood Cove Healthcare Center Is looking for a compassionate, committed, and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Purpose: To aid in the process of maximizing patrons' quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and execute on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a LPT.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
• Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
• This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for this position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current, active license as PTA in the state
• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Curriculum

Physical Capacities:

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Additional information

Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.