What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Lighthouse Therapy LLC?
We are currently offering $1,000.00 Sign On/Moving Expense to our new hire PTA.
Lighthouse Therapy and Rehab is looking for a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant for our Hospital based Skilled Nursing Facility. Our facility at Singing River Hospital is currently expanding, and we are looking to hire two PTAs at this time. This facility provides care for short stay acute patients. Our PTAs will treat residents with a wide variety of diagnoses with a high amount of Orthopedic and Neurological involved patients. We have a great rehab team that works well together and are excited to add another one to the group.
Responsibilities:
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills:
- Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licence to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $31