Physical Therapy Assistant at Pioneer Health Care Management Inc

Bingham Farms, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Musculoskeletal Deficiencies Treatment, Neurological Conditions Treatment, Balance Disorders Treatment, Transfer Deficits Treatment, Gait Deficits Treatment, Resident Screening, Documentation, Infection Control, Program Development, Staff Education, Professional Conduct

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Requirements: Completion of a 2 year Physical Therapy Assistant Program State Licensure Supervision: Physical Therapist Assistants will report directly to the Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. Physical Therapy Assistant will be indirectly supervised by and RPT will carry out treatment plans as established by the RPT, and will have all documentation signed by the RPT. Job Description: The PTA is responsible for the treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits. Treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician. ● The PTA is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows: ○ New Facility resident: Within 24 hrs. of admission ○ Long Term residents: Upon receipt of a “significant change” form ○ And/ or upon referral from nursing. ● The PTA is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation, which includes but is not limited to the following items ○ (All documentation will be co-signed by RPT) ○ Initial Evaluation Forms ○ Weekly progress notes ○ Monthly Recertification form ○ Discharge Summary ○ All other required forms as designated by the facility and Manager ● The PTA is responsible for attending all required facility meetings and in services, including if need be Medicare meetings be, Patient staffing, family meetings, and care plans. ● The PTA will in cooperation with the program manager develop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility, to assist them achieving their highest feasible level of functioning. ● The PTA will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification ● The PTA will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents rights guidelines. ● The PTA is responsible for the scheduling and completing of in-services for facility and staff education. ● The PTA will represent her/himself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility. ● The PTA is responsible for other duties assigned by the PT Manager/Director and facility

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for treating residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and gait deficits following physician orders, and completing all necessary documentation like initial evaluations and progress notes. The PTA must also develop resident programs, attend required facility meetings, and conduct staff in-services for education.