Acute Care, Assisted Living, Community Health, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Support/Service, English Language, Healthcare, License Management, Long-Term Care, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, News Reporting, Patient Rights, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Rehabilitation Nursing, Sanitation, Standards of Care, Treatment Plan
At Briarwood Health Care Center, located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care, compassion, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to our residents. 5-Star Rating from CMS Quality Measures
· News & World Report High Performing Long-Term Care
· Contract-free facility
The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageB
Briarwood Health Care Center