Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Company: Genesis Rehab Services
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPowerback is a new way of delivering recovery,
rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients
across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving
your full potential by providing integrated and individualized
solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects
directly to the patient experience, which is centered on
transforming the road to recovery for everyoneand helping patients
get their power back. It''s patient-centered care that provides a
sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better,
and living better.POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist
Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to
facilitate increased independence and functioning under the
supervision of a Licensed Physical
Therapist.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other
required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under
the direction of the physical therapist.2. Responsible for the
effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an
established plan of care, department and patient(s)'' schedule, and
timely documentation of services.3. Works with other members of the
rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent
with the needs and capabilities of each patient.4. Acts as an
assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is
performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.5. Instructs
patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and
techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the
supervision of the Physical Therapist.6. Maintains appropriate and
timely documentation for all patients treated.7. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as
necessary.8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals'' needs
and rights.9. Implements a patient''s individualized treatment plan
as established by the primary Physical Therapist.10. Provides
individualized physical therapy treatments including but not
limited to:*Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity
conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuromotor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training*Functional
training*Manual therapy*Airway clearance techniques*Integumentary
repair and protection*Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and
mechanical modalities11. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups
in collaboration with the physical therapist.12. Performs other
related duties as required.PTA1PandoLogic. Keywords: Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location: Hialeah, FL - 33015 , PL:
540669957
Keywords: Genesis Rehab Services, Hialeah , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Other , Hialeah, Florida
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