Physical Therapy Assistant - Milton, United States - Brush Hill Care Center

Description

Brush Hill Care Center is a
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) seeking dynamic and high energy
Physical Therapy Assistant PTA to join our in house rehab team in Milton, MA.

• Under a physician's order, provides direct treatment to patients as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Contributes to the interdisciplinary team meeting/process.
• Documents patient progress toward meeting established goals as stated in the treatment plan outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Provides training to patients, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Completes documentation of direct treatment according to the company's clinical documentation )PCC) system on a timely basis.
• Maintains productivity expectations on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Promotes positive customer relations.
• Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visits, physicians, administrators, and other team members.
• Delivers services in compliance with the facilities ethical standards, policy and procedures, national professional standards, state practice acts where applicable, and current accepted state of the art practice.
• Tasks and duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager or Administrator as needed.

Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit.

• Frequency physical effort with medium to heavy objects. Transferring patients/residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds is frequently required.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
• Good hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.
• Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulation of equipment and for direct patient care.
• Good visual skills required for patient/resident assessment, documentation, and report analysis.

• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
• Use of computer technology for documentation in an efficiency manner.

• Associates Degree from an APTA accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regular the Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multifaceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problemsolving and decision making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

• Geriatrics
• Occupational Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

• Milton, MA 02186: Relocate before starting work (required)