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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT-LPTA POSITION IN A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY // Ottawa,IL
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT POSITION IN A SKILLED NURSING FACILITYFACILITY INFORMATION:
This facility is a great place for therapists to work and to begin their career. We currently employ highly trained healthcare professionals and we would like you to join our team.
From seasoned professionals to new graduates, our employees can determine what works for them in terms of geographic location, practice setting, and community. We will provide a competitive compensation plan and a full range of employee benefits.
This facility recognizes the value of supporting our employees in their desire to enhance their professional skills and good patient care practices. This facility supports professional growth by offering Continuing Education opportunities through our Education and Compliance Department. These company seminars are in addition to providing funds for attending outside continuing education opportunities.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides Physical Therapy services to patients by assisting in the assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services.
Responsibilities:
• Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.
• Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitors resident’s response to intervention and consults with Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains resident and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required.
Benefits include:
Full-time benefits start at 30 hrs/week- Medical, dental, vision, 401K!
• PTO and 6 Company Paid Holidays!
• Great continuing education reimbursement program!
Requirements:
• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure or license eligible in states where applicable.
In Their Own Words
Critical Connection was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm really glad I found them. I just think the process of looking for a job is terrifying. Plus I was working a lot of hours and just didn't have much time to spend trying to find a new job. What I really wanted was to make a career change, switch from inpatient to outpatient and start to finally pursue my hand certification. I am a really picky person, but Telly was so patient with me through the process. I told him exactly what I wanted, and then I spent a couple of months interviewing with different practices until I found the one I wanted, and I must have asked Telly a million and a half questions, but he was always great about it. I completely changed my career, and it was a lot less time consuming and less stressful working with Critical Connection. You always hear such nasty things about recruiters and agencies, but that wasn't my experience at all. I had Telly's full support and consultation every step of the way, and I was still in control of what was happening which was great.
R. Hanson, OTR/L
Vienna, Virginia