What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Magnolia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
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Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Magnolia Nursing and Rehab
Join our dedicated rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) serving seniors across Magnolia. In this role, you will treat residents across the Facility. Your mission is to help our residents maintain their highest level of function, prevent falls, and thrive within their living environment. You will collaborate with the DOR and Licensed Therapists to deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of the geriatric population.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Care: Execute treatment plans across Magnolia, adapting your approach to the patient's specific area of deficit.
- Functional Mobility: Focus on gait training, balance interventions, and transfer safety to reduce fall risks and promote "aging in place."
- Documentation: Maintain precise records of patient progress, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standards.
- Nursing: Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure educated on carry-over techniques into the resident’s daily routine.
- Education: Empower residents and their families with customized home exercise programs (HEPs) and safety modifications for their living spaces.
Requirements
- Licensure: Valid certification and current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
- Senior Care Expertise: Preferred experience in Skilled Nursing or Senior Living Facilities
- Clinical Knowledge: Strong grasp of geriatric kinesiology, anatomy, and common age-related conditions (e.g., Neuro, stroke recovery, orthopedic rehab).
- Regulatory Savvy: Familiarity with documentation requirements.
- Communication: Ability to build rapport with seniors and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team (IDT).
Why Join Us?
We offer a vibrant team environment where you aren't just a clinician—you're a part of the residents' lives. We provide ongoing training to help you stay at the forefront of geriatric rehabilitation.
Ready to interview? Please text Jenny Vincent at 618-697-4017 with the Facility Name (Magnolia in Beaumont), Your Name and your Licensed Discipline. Looking forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38