Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works within their Ethical Scope of Practice at all times, follows all State and Federal laws pertaining to healthcare delivery; completes evaluations, treatments and documentation in a timely manner; works cooperatively with team members, all internal and external customers and strives to positively represent their discipline and their company in the community.

Job Duties:

• Provide treatment following the Plan of Care as determined by the Physical Therapist and ordered by a physician.
• Provide treatment appropriate to eval findings and within the professional scope of practice and individual level of expertise of the PTA.
• Report deviations from scheduled treatment minutes to Director of Rehab or Rehab Coordinator.
• Ensure that insurance authorization has been obtained prior to treatment.
• Include staff and family caregiver training in treatment as appropriate.
• Report patient progress and barriers to the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Consult regularly with the PT of record regarding patient response to treatment.
• Consult with the supervising PT before treating any patient experiencing a change of condition.
• Instruct rehab aides to carry out appropriate duties to support the provision of Physical therapy such as set up and cleanup activities.
• Communicate regularly and as needed to other team members and on-call therapists re: patient care issues.
• Coordinate scheduling issues with team members and the staffing coordinator as needed.
• Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to meet productivity expectations.
• Provide only such treatment as allowed by the PT Board and the level of experience and knowledge of the PTA.
• Will not independently make a determination to discharge the Physical Therapy plan of care but may contribute information to assist the PT to make this determination.

Documentation

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner to include daily encounter notes, and any other facility specific documentation.

Billing

• ·Make accurate and timely entries of treatment time and billing codes into the billing software according to ethical and payor requirements.

Meetings

• Attend company meetings and trainings as requested if caseload allows.
• Attend facility meetings as requested (i.e. care conferences, family conferences, etc.)

Education:

The Physical Therapist Assistant must have graduated from accredited Associate level program of Physical Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or a program if trained in a country other than the US.

Licensure:

A Physical Therapist Assistant must possess a current, valid PTA license or documentation from the PT Board of licensed applicant status. Any current disciplinary actions taken against that license must be reported to the supervisor and may result in loss of ability to work depending on the seriousness of the action.

About Us:

Come and join us at Elmwood Care Center in Berkeley, California.

In-House Therapy Department, reasonable and achievable productivity standards and a positive and cohesive therapy team: That is Elmwood Care Center. We are looking to add a fulltime Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to our team.

Expect the following conditions as you apply:

- Very reasonable and achievable productivity standards

- Flexible work hours during the week and weekend

- Privately owned SNF

- Optima software with laptops

- Very easy going Administrator, DON and staff

- Energetic rehab team with very positive attitude.

involved parties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• California Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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