Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA
Company: Aegis Therapies
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSETo assist in the treatment of patients as
directed by the Physical Therapist and participate as an active
member of treatment location's rehabilitation teamESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES+ Provides treatment to patients as directed by the Physical
Therapist+ Instructs families and caregiver in maintenance programs
as directed by the Physical Therapist+ Communicates with supervisor
and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient
progress, problems, and plans+ Participates in patient-care
conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings+ Participates in
treatment location in-service training programs+ Remains
knowledgeable of state practice acts and ensures the level of
supervision they receive meets standards. Does not provide
treatment outside of practice act limits+ Assists with cleaning and
maintenance of treatment area and department+ Documents patient
care services by charting in patient and department records
according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional
guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate
procedures. Documentation will be completed using a company
furnished hand held electronic device (i.e. Ipad).+ Protects
patients and employees by adhering to treatment location infection
control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential
per company and federal requirements. Maintains safe and clean
working environment by complying with treatment location and
department procedures, rules and regulations.+ Ensures proper
operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and
following manufacturer's instructions;+ Provides services in
multiple settings (including skilled nursing, assisted living,
patient homes, and outpatient) as determined by supervisor and
patient/resident need including community based services such as
home health and wellness activities as requiredQUALIFICATIONS+ High
school diploma or equivalent+ Graduate from a Physical Therapy
Assistant program+ Current licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant
in state of practice and/or nationally certified+ Current CPR
certification, preferred+ Ability to travel within 50 minutes of
your assigned primary building(s) as needed+ Must be capable of
maintaining regular attendanceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES &
BEHAVIORS+ Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in
writing+ Good problem-solving skills+ Good computer skills
including use of desktop computers and handheld devices with
ability to learn company or customer systems+ Must be able to
maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company
proprietary information+ Must have the ability to relate
professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients,
families, and other employees at all levelsPHYSICAL AND SENSORY
REQUIREMENTS + Mobility, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching,
bending, walking, heavy lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to
hear, ability to read and write, ability to detect odors, and
ability to remain calm under stress.+ Hearing (corrected) adequate
for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family,
visitors, etc.+ Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.+
Intelligible speech and normal language / cognitive skills.+ Must
be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretchers.*+ Lifting
of patients*, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20
pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100
pounds rarely.+ Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout
the day.+ Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling,
twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching
overhead.+ Must be able to transfer patients.*+ Must be able to
demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients /
caregivers.+ Work in a fast-paced clinical environment.+ Weekend
and holiday work may be required.+ Work environment is primarily
indoors but occasionally outdoors.* Several task and job duties
involve a risk of exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other
potentially infectious materials (OPIM). EEO Statement: Aegis
Therapies and its Family of Companies ("the Company") is committed
to a diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For
detailed information on your rights, click here.
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In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals
protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 503 of
the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act,
applicants that require accommodation in the job application
process may contact our Human Resources Service Center at
1-877-858-9013 or via email at employment@aegistherapies.com for
assistance. The affirmative action plan will be made available for
applicants to review. Please contact the location leader to
schedule. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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