Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: EAST BAY REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

_Provides quality rehabilitation care to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with all laws, regulations and facility guidelines. _ 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 Must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/ pull 40 lbs. Experience

Licence to practice or relevant certification; One year experience in long-term care environmental preferred.Job Type: Part-timeMedical specialties: Physical & Rehabilitation MedicineSchedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday On call Weekend availability

Education: Associate (Preferred)License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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