Physical Therapist Assistant - McKinley Park Care Center

Full time, Part time, and/or Per-Diem.

McKinley Park Health Care Is looking for a compassionate, committed, and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Purpose: To aid in the process of maximizing patrons' quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Implement and execute on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a LPT.


* Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.


* Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.


* Supports and participates in department operations and development.


* Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.


* Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.


* This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for this position.

It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor

Requirements and Qualifications:


* Current, active license as PTA in the state


* Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Curriculum

Physical Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)


* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.


* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.


* Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.


* Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.


* Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.


* Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.


* Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.


* Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.


* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

McKinley Park Health Care is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws.

McKinley Park Health Care prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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