PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PTA

Company: Royal Oaks

General Information

Location:	US-FL-Titusville
Base Pay:	N/A
Req'd Education:	2 Year Degree
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Req'd Experience:	Not Specified
Req'd Travel:	Not Specified
Manages Others:	False
Relocation Covered:	False

Job Description PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines andstate practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Collects assessment data as part of evaluation process as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist (when allowed by state practice act).

Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.

Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Job Requirements

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. Apply In Person: Royal Oaks Nursing & Rehab 2225 Knox Macrae Titusville, FL EOE/Drug Free or click on the orange "Apply Now" button to forward your resume.

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