Acute Care, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, English Language, License Management, Long-Term Care, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Patient Rights, Patient Safety, Physical Therapy, Quality of Life, Regulations, Sanitation, Standards of Care, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Treatment Plan
Job Type: Full-time, PRN
Setting & Population Served Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Position Summary 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 languageL
Life Care Center of Post Falls