Cambridge Post Acute Care Center is Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-Time and Part-Time Varius Shifts Available Near Snellville, GA
Job Summary: Perform physical therapy programs under the general supervision of a physical therapist. Responsibilities:
Assist in administering programs involving passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared and hot and cold packs to treat patients/residents
instructs, motivate and assist patients/residents to learn and improve skills
observe patients/residents during treatments and compile data on responses to treatments and progress. Report orally or in writing to rehab director
Assist in evaluation of patient/resident daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
Design and adapt equipment
Assist in instructing patient/residents and family programs, as well as care and use of adaptive equipment
Document patient/resident progress toward established goals
Establish and maintain good public relations with patients/residents, families and other center guests. Show empathy toward patients/reside4nts as needed. Adhere to requirements of resident/patient Bill of Rights
Follow established infection control precautions. Adhere to Universal Blood and Body fluid precautions following policy and center specific infection control policies and procedures
Observe safety needs of patients/residents. Identify safety and security hazards and report to appropriate personnel after ensuring patient/resident is out of immediate danger
Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment
Maintain billing records
Follow policies and procedures related to body mechanics, transfer, body positioning and mobility as outlined in the Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual
Attend seminars and other educational programs related to physical therapy as required to maintain active licensure status
Participate in scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
Maintain confidentiality of necessary information
Utilize supplies and equipment properly and without waste
Think and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
Perform any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required
Job Requirements:
Graduate of accredited two-year Physical Therapist Assistant program and certified according to national requirements. Licensed in the state where practicing
Lifting 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighting up to 25 pounds
Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment
Ability to work inside with exposure to some disagreeable conditions
Communicate effectively with patients/residents, therapy staff and facility personnel
Must be capable of executing all terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook including but not limited to:
Work in a safety conscious manner to ensure that others in the workplace are not at risk
Comply with local, state, and federal regulations in addition to company policies and procedures
Adhere to the Company policy of a drug free workplace
Interact in a tactful, diplomatic and humanistic manner with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each resident and center guest
Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to stands of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code