Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Company: Orchard Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Palisade
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Physical Therapists Assistant Pay Rate - $25 - $29 PTA SUMMARY

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.
  PTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
    • Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.
      • Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
        • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
          PTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
          
          • Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
            • Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant
              PTA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
              
              • Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.
                • Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
                  • In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
                    PTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS
                    
                    • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's
                      • protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
                        • By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to
                          • the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
                            PTA Benefits:
                            • 401K (Matching up to 2%)
                              • Annual Performance Evaluations
                                • Perfect Attendance Bonus
                                  • Retention Bonus
                                    • Paid Time Off
                                      • Daily Pay Option
                                        • Health Insurance
                                          • Dental Insurance
                                            • Vision Insurance
                                              • Disability Insurance
                                                • Life Insurance
                                                  • Electronic Documentation
                                                    • Employee Appreciation Events

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