- Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
- Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long-term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training, and community re-entry training.
- Training patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
- Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.
- 1. Valid state PTA license required.
- 2. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- 3. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- 4. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
- 5. Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
- 6. Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
- 7. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
- 8. Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:
- 9. Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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 the assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
- 12. Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
- 13. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
- 14. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces
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Physical Therapist Assistant Fulltime and - Montgomery, United States - STONESTAR LLC.
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Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.
Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us
We are looking for valued employees who will be part of Stonestar Health, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve the quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
You will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities as outlined by the treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.
You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
We'd love for you to join the team
Stonestar Health is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Requirements:Minimum requirements:
