Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN - Waverly, TN
Company: Rehab America
Location: Waverly
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
About Rehab America Rehab America offers physical, speech and
occupational therapies in partnership with skilled nursing
facilities and other healthcare providers. A division of Franklin,
Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., Rehab America's
therapists employ a team-based approach to help adults recover
functional abilities and independence after surgery, injury or
medical crisis. To learn more, visit RehabAmericaInc.com . POSITION
SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for
performing various physical therapeutic treatments for patients
with injuries or disabilities that have been evaluated and have had
a plan of care developed by a Physical Therapist. The Physical
Therapist Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Physical
Therapist. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual
must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without
a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:
Interacts with patient and/or family by teaching use of equipment,
home exercises and other techniques that will be important
in-patient care after discharge from physical therapy service
Interacts with patient, family, and others interested in
establishing follow-up care that reflects the goals of care plan
established by the Physical Therapist Administers treatment
programs to assigned patients including modality treatments,
therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, gait training, wound dressing,
etc., in accordance with the plan of care established by the
Physical Therapist Records patient's reaction to treatment and
progress in the patient care plan on the patient's medical record;
daily notes and/or weekly notes must be completed and filed in the
patient's medical record in the manner as outline in the policy and
procedure manual Instructs and provides technical direction to
Physical Therapy Assistant students, technicians and attendants in
performing patient care activities Counsels and teaches patient
and/or family in the use of assistive devices and exercise
techniques to be performed at home in accordance with the plan of
care established by the Physical Therapist Required Work
Experience: Two (2) Years of experience working as a PTA is
preferred Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
Associates Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant program is
required Currently licensed in the state of employment as a
Physical Therapy Assistant Current CPR Certification Current State
of Tennessee Driver's license Current Auto liability Insurance
according to Company Policy Other Requirements: Position may
require unscheduled overtime, week-end work Must be willing and
able to work flexible hours Travel required Must have reliable
transportation Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent
lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our
Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s)
protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will
also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. This
employer participates in E-verify Licenses & Certifications
Required Driver License CPR Certification Automobile Insurance
PTA
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