Physical Therapy Assistant

Fulltime Opening
Casa Real Nursing Home
PTA will follow direction of the Physical Therapist. The position is 35 hours per week no rotating weekends.
Salary will be discussed during the interview. PTA must have 1-2 years recent experience.
PTA Job Description Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
Safe Patient Handling Materials Handling Infectious Diseases Slips/Trips and Falls Work Environment Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.  Implements treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist.  Assists the Physical Therapist in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients' long term goals: Posture training, Strengthening exercise, Endurance/cardiac training, Balance exercises, Coordination exercise, Joint mobility and muscle lengthening, Pain relief, Functional skills training, Community re-entry training. Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Demonstrates use of gait, belt, and safety awareness. Demonstrates proper guarding techniques. Orders and instructs patients in the use of prescribed equipment. Demonstrates the use of the following modalities: Whirlpools, Hot/cold packs, Paraffin bath, TNS/respond, Wheelchairs/cushions, Therapeutic pool, Ultrasound, Iontophoresis, Fluidotherapy, Air splints. Monitors patient's response and intervenes as necessary.  Uses equipment safely and reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person(s). Identifies and recommends new equipment for purchase.  Documents patient progress and response to treatment weekly.  Documents patient and family education. Documents family participation weekly. Teaches caregiver to safely assist patient with mobility, transfers, positioning, and exercise. Teaches patient's and family's good body mechanics. Establishes and maintains professional and ethical working relationships with patients and staff.  Consults with and serves as a resource to other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.  Performs other duties as assigned.