What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Nexus at Belleville?
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Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.
Physical Therapist Assistant Benefits:
- Growth from within
- Next day pay available
- BCBS healthcare coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee rewards program
- 401k
- Team-oriented work environment
Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities:
- Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
- Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist.
- Implements and modifies the patient's physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision.
- Measures & records patient's motor function, strength, and muscle performance.
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
- Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications:
- Active/Valid Illinois license as Physical Therapy Assistant
- SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
- Current knowledge of treatment practices.
- Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.