What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN position at CARLETON-WILLARD VILLAGE?
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
- Possesses the assessment skills to obtain necessary data for effective treatment planning in accordance with standards of practice. Initiates referrals when appropriate that reflect effective use of standardized tests and measures.
- Provides Physical Therapy services to residents and appropriately modifies treatment plans and goals in a timely manner.
- Provides clinical information to members of the care team in a timely manner.
- Prepares resident for discharge including home/community/facility and family needs
- Completes clinical, administrative and interdepartmental documentation in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines.
- Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in a resident’s treatment plan. Coordinates the plan with resident, family and other team members.
- Recommends/provides or fabricates assistive/adaptive devices and trains residents, families and appropriate staff in use.
- Directs and supervises Assistants and supportive personnel in the implementation of the treatment plan to maximize resident outcomes.
- Documents and accurately reflects results of resident assessment, follow-up and termination of services.
- Adheres to policies and directives as developed for Carleton Willard Village; integrates company values and principles into daily performance.
- Implements a customer service philosophy to promote value and customer loyalty.
- Occasional weekend coverage may be required.
- Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.