Physical Therapy Assistant - Landover, United States - FutureCare

FutureCare

Verified Company

Landover, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Overview:

Responsibilities:

Clinical Management:

Provides physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
Exercises sound judgment and provide effective and efficient care in the performance of duties.
Observes, records, and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
Tracks the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral.
Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
Discontinues immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff.
Ensures appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations.

Team Member:

Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare's Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Assists the Physical Therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
Assists with the care of the therapy equipment and rehabilitation department.
Assists the Physical Therapist with inservice programs and other meetings as assigned.
Participates in continual improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and by supporting implementation of new strategies developed by others.
Participates in team meetings both within the department and within the facility.
Acts in compliance with facility, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

***: Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program. 2. Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland.** 3. Training or experience in longterm or subacute setting. 4. Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association. 5. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.