Pikes Peak Post Acute
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Bridge Crest Post Acute
Compensation: $36–$40/hour (DOE)
Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
Essential Duties
- Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols
- Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
- Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning
- Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies
- Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars
- Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues
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Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care
Language Skills
- Ability to read technical procedures
- Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problem
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington
- Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility
- CPR certification, if required by licensure
Physical Demands
- The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment
- The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment
- Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team
- The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care
- Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices
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Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Additional Information
This job description does not limit management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities associated with this position at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. All Rehabilitation personnel are expected to adhere to applicable state and local licensing requirements, board regulations, and practice acts governing their respective disciplines.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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