Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Alexandria, United States - CommuniCare Family of Companies

Description

FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

Estimated Average Pay Range: $27-$38

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies has a Full Time position available for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Mt Vernon Healthcare Center. Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family. This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoycompetitive wages and PTO plans We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options fromlife and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications:

• Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program
• Agree to abide by the APTA Practice Standards/Code of Conduct
• Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)
• Competency in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and equipment utilization
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Must be able to travel as necessary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.
• Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Assist in leading interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

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