JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.)
DEPARTMENT Therapy
LOCATION
REPORTS TO Director of Rehabilitation
ABOUT US
The Wealshire Center for Excellence is a privately-owned Skilled & Assisted Living Community that is evolving with a newly designed state of the art program devoted to Kidney & Cardiac Care/Rehabilitation. Located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, The Wealshire Center for Excellence prides itself with a beautiful, French-themed design throughout. Our residents can expect nothing less than the highest level of care and luxury comfort. If you are a like-minded professional who believes in delivering excellence every day, you are who we are looking for!
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Implements high quality physical therapy services in accordance with state and federal regulations, professional principles and practices, and facility policies and procedures. Supervises Rehabilitation Techs / Aides.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs screening and provides quality treatment according to an established plan of care under the supervision of a physical therapist for all patients that could benefit from intervention.
• Ensures that all residents receive care in a manner that attains or maintains the highest practical mental and physical functional status and quality of life.
• Adheres to the company’s policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, professional standards and ethics, and Resident Rights.
• Adheres to state practice act and professional guidelines regarding required physical therapy supervision practices.
• Documents accurately, effectively and timely each patient’s progress towards developed goals.
• Utilizes good communication and interpersonal skills in communicating a patient’s status and needs to appropriate individuals.
• Provides in-services and training to the patient, family/caregivers and facility staff as needed or assigned.
• Provides supervision or mentorship to rehab aides/techs to facilitate continued development of their skills during assigned tasks or assisting with patient treatment.
• Actively contributes to interdisciplinary patient care through attendance and participation in case management meetings and referral to other disciplines as appropriate.
• Attends department and facility weekly meetings and supports/participates in clinical programs and performance improvement projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the company’s vision and values and displays behavior promoting clinical excellence, customer-centered care and the belief that we treat people the way we want to be treated.
• Meets the facility policy on attendance, punctuality and dress code; demonstrates flexibility regarding work schedules including holidays and weekends to meet patient care needs.
• Meets the department’s productivity standards and budgetary expectations by exercising time management skills and efficient coordination of care.
• Ensures strong customer relations within the facility and the community.
• Maintains clinical competency and pursues professional development. Seeks input/feedback from others and actively takes corrective action to continuously work on self-development and improvement.
• Embraces the team concept by demonstrating encouragement and support to peers and maintaining a good working relationship with colleagues, promoting harmony and a positive work environment in the facility.
• Demonstrates effective clinical problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach to identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, developing sound and innovative action plans, and executing action plans on a timely basis to ensure appropriate results.

• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Must possess a valid state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience with the adult patient population preferred, but not required.
SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to lift patients (capable of easily lifting 50 lbs. of dead weight alone)
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day
• Visual, auditory, and oral skills sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, communicate and monitor patient needs, and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide and understand written, verbal and gestural communications
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and the community
• Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing; and computer generation of reports, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations
• Fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment
• Ability to participate in sustained activity for many hours in accordance with the state labor laws
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a pre-employment medical and physical examination
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility
• Assist as necessary in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations