Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Company: Mount Vernon Healthcare Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 9, 2023
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Job Description:
FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)Estimated Average
Pay Range: $27-$38CommuniCare Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare
Family of Companies has a Full Time position available for a
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Mt Vernon Healthcare Center.
Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family.
This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through
therapy.As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages
and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit
options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and
vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer
401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending
Accounts.Qualifications:Physical therapist assistant (PTA)
education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree
programAgree to abide by the APTA Practice Standards/Code of
ConductAttain a passing score on the national licensure
examinationPhysical Therapy Assistant License (Required)Competency
in therapy treatment principles, techniques, materials and
equipment utilizationKnowledge of state and federal
accreditationStrong verbal and written communication skillsGood
organizational skillsMust be able to travel as
necessaryResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Verifies
client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or
recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatmentHelps
clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate
for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their
motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons
with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use
public transportation and increase their mobility
independence.Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and
collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of treatment staff
which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved
in the treatment plan.Maintain professional growth and development,
by participating in continuing education programs, and other
approved learning experiences.Maintains confidentiality of all
medical record, facility and rehab related information.Maintains
accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures
daily.Assist in leading interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate
to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other
members of the rehab team.Complies with the documentation
requirements of the rehab department and facility under the
supervision of a Physical Therapist.Assist with staff/family
training and education when appropriate by formal and informal
in-services as well as consultations.Keeps supplies ready by
inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.Job
Requisition:R-
Keywords: Mount Vernon Healthcare Center, Alexandria , Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Other , Alexandria, Virginia
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