Physical Therapist Assistant - Community Based Therapy - Eatontown, NJ
Company: Genesis Rehab Services
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
FULL TIME POSITION -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 a SNF/NF, in an assisted living facility, or in an
independent living facility. Vitality 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.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. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups
in collaboration with the physical therapist.12. Upholds the GRS
Promises:be ethicalI will always act with integrity and honesty,
and expect others to do the same. I will ensure my actions comply
with the standards set forth by our Policies and Procedures Manuals
and the Employee Handbook.be respectfulI will treat others in the
way I would like to be treated. I will appreciate and respect
others' beliefs, and I will cherish our diversity.be accountableI
will take responsibility for myself in my actions and my quality of
work. I will hold others to those same standards. be actively
engagedI will make a conscious effort to be an active part of our
community. I will check email and RehabCentral regularly to keep
up-to-date on important information. I will be aware of the
numerous resources available to me as an employee.take pride in my
work - my companyI will be proud of the work I've done each and
every day. I will always represent my company in a positive,
professional manner both inside and outside of work. embrace
changeI understand that change is a necessary part of life. I will
approach change with a positive attitude and will work with my team
members to overcome any obstacles associated with
change.communicate compassionatelyI will communicate in an
appropriate, professional and timely manner. I will strive to be an
active listener by making an effort to hear not just the words
another person is saying but, more importantly, understand the
total message being conveyed.strive for excellenceI will
continuously work to grow and develop myself as an employee. I will
ask for assistance if I need it, and I will be open to receiving
feedback from my manager.celebrateI will contribute to a positive
work environment where my team members and I enjoy coming to work
and celebrating each other's successes.13. Performs other related
duties as required. -PTAVPandoLogic. Keywords: Physical Therapist
Assistant (PTA), Location: Woodbridge, NJ - 07095 , PL:
529543828
Keywords: Genesis Rehab Services, New York , Physical Therapist Assistant - Community Based Therapy - Eatontown, NJ, Healthcare , Woodbridge, New York
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