Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - $1,000.00
Company: HealthPRO - Heritage
Location: Stamford
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our vision, who
work diligently and provide the kind of care that will help change
patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication
and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking
for a career and straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations,
maybe it's time to look at our company.The Physical Therapy
Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs direct
resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the
Physical Therapist.***1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS***1. Provide physical
therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans
developed by the Physical Therapist. 2. Assist the Physical
Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment
procedures. 3. Observe, record and report to the therapist the
conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties. 4.
Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on
residents as directed by the therapist. 5. Assist with admission
screening. 6. Assist the therapist in consulting with family
members, physicians and other health care professionals, as
appropriate. 7. Assist with the care of the physical therapy
department and equipment. 8. Assist the Physical Therapist with
in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical
Therapist. 9. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate
to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical
currency.10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare's
regulatory and professional standards and guidelines. 11. Attend
and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team
conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.12.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in
facility quality improvement and safety programs. 13. Perform other
duties, as assigned. 14. Understand reimbursement by various payers
and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with
resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.15.
Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage
Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.16. Support
the company's commitment to Compassionate Care; project a
professional image to foster confidence in the rehab. Program.17.
Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations
where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.18.
Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed
and is expected for your position at your particular
facility/facilities. 1. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy
Assistant program. 2. Current license or eligible for license under
statutes in the state of practice. 3. Prefer experience in a
setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by
this facility. 4. Excellent oral and written communication (neat
handwriting) and interpersonal skills. 5. Ability to understand and
follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies
and procedures of the facility.6. Ability to complete the following
activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:---
Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially
for prolonged periods of time--- Pushing: Applying pressure and
exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it
forward or away from the source of the force - push or pull force
up to 35 lbs.--- Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a
higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to
position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May
be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person
or a mechanical lift--- Stooping: Bending the body forward and down
from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of
time.--- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
away from the body--- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to
prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow,
slippery or moving surfaces
blabay@healthpro-heritage.comRequisition ID: 2022-61906 External
Company Name: Healthpro Heritage, LLC External Company URL:
www.healthpro-heritage.com Full Name: First Last: Brittany Labay
Number: 346-334-4891
Keywords: HealthPRO - Heritage, Stamford , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - $1,000.00, Other , Stamford, Connecticut
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