Physical Therapist Assistant - In-Home Outpatient Therapy
Company: Genesis Healthcare
Location: Manahawkin
Posted on: August 3, 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 everyone and 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 will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services
in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home
setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's
room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To
You allows the Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat in
the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The
Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments
to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning
under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. This
position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in
various settings.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
adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely
clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work
related meetings.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
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 modalities*
Health and Wellness* Falls Risk Interventions* Chronic Disease
Management Education11. Performs other related duties as
required.SHAREPTAVQualifications1. Must have a valid license in the
state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility. 2. Must have
a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to
and from the patients'residence.To protect the health and safety of
our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the
communities we serve, Powerback has implemented a universal
COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners, and
onsite vendors unless the employee is approved for a reasonable
accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or sincerely
held religious belief.
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