Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time for Bluffton, SC facility

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Job description

Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Current state licensure or license eligible.

As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

Essential Job Functions:
Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the residents performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
Monitor residents response to intervention and consults with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated
Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
Maintain acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment. Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
Participate in resident, family and staff education.
Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Adhere to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.

Maintain a current knowledge of the law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to
ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
Attend and participates in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control,
universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/appropriate personnel
immediately.
Respond to and act appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA,
confidentiality standards and residents rights.
Adapt to changes in responsibility in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and in flexible in carrying out assignments.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers throughout the community ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are
in the best interests of the organization.

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