Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Full Time - Apply Now
Company: Continuum Rehab Group
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Continuum Rehab Group, an in-house Rehab Management company, is
currently seeking a talented and motivated PTA to join the awesome
Therapy team at our SNF at Westside Campus of Care!! - This is a
4-star SNF with a family-like culture. -Position
DescriptionResponsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping
patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious
illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible
level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides
support services to improve strength and function, restore more
efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in
restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip
fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as
they recover from joint replacement procedures.Principal
Responsibilities--- Provide support care of residents who seek
short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and
rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical
event, regaining their own best possible level of functional
ability, well-being and independence.--- Assist in providing
appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision
of licensed therapists.--- Document all services provided to ensure
accurate and timely billing of therapy services.--- Assures that
patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization
s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is
in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.--- Under the
supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a
comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized
therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance
performance.--- Identify need for and makes referral to other
disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under
the supervision of a Physical Therapist.--- Assist in the
instruction, education and training of patients and caregivers in
the skills and functions essential for promoting patient
independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct
pathology.--- Support personnel in accordance with state licensure
requirements and professional standards.--- Prepares for upcoming
therapy sessions by organizing the treatment locations based on the
patient's needs.--- Cleans therapy area and set up any needed and
necessary equipment.--- Watches the patient's development during
therapy sessions and make notes on how the patient is responding.
Therapists and physical therapy assistants use these notes and
reports to evaluate the usefulness and helpfulness of specific
treatments for patients.--- Evaluate a patient's condition, develop
a treatment plan under the supervision of a Physical Therapist;
instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on
follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.---
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other
team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily
to patient records.--- Performs age appropriate competency skills,
as guided by a Physical Therapist, in area of practice and with
respect to individual patients' problems.--- Follow intervention
protocols and alter plan of care appropriately.--- Discharge
patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer
warrants intervention as instructed by Physical Therapist or
Director of Rehabilitation.--- Works cooperatively with supervisors
and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.---
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.---
Identifies problems and partners with supervisor to formulate
solutions to achieve prudent resource utilization and business
objectives.--- Assist and supports in the preparations of
rehabilitation services for licensure certification surveys.---
Ensures adherence to OBRA and survey compliance for optimal patient
care.--- Educates staff regarding Medicare regulations and oversees
adherence to all guidelines for optimal reimbursement.--- Other
duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at
any time with or without notice.For more information on this
opportunity, please contact:Brianna Strouse, PT - Regional Director
of Therapy OperationsContinuum Rehab GroupEmail: -
brianna.strouse@crgrehab.comPandoLogic. Keywords: Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location: Fort Worth, TX - 76166
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