Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: VIBRANTCARE REHABILITATION, INC.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description
At VibrantCare Rehabilitation we deliver quality in all that we do.
We treat each other with respect and promote a positive environment
where people feel valued. We are honest and open in our
relationships and straightforward in our communications. At
VibrantCare Rehabilitation we work together to achieve our company
objectives.
Job Summary:
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of
a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the
Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment
program.
Essential Functions:
- Understand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws
which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under
the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical
Therapist.
- Review the VibrantCare Clinical Operations Policies &
Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and
procedures set forth.
- Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by
regulations and/or VibrantCare policies.
- Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in
OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
- Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA
guidelines.
- Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed
Physical Therapist.
- Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists
clearly via verbal or written word.
- Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and
format.
- Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets,
etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to
meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers,
physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others
at all times.
- Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by
Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control,
disaster preparedness, etc.)
- Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to
meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting
period
- Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state
licensure requirements
Additional Responsibilities:
- Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of
the facility.
- Participate in and present clinical in-services, as
directed
- Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care
field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical
therapy.
- Play a significant role in specific area of center operations
as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Effective organizational, time management, and planning
skills.
- Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for
analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently
throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of
easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a
work day/shift.
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain
accurate records, recognize people, and understand written
direction.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give
directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and
in the community.
- Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing
patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
- Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours
in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Required Credentials:
- Graduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical
therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a
graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program
or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE
accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or
registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially
equivalent education
- Current valid State license/registration/certification
Keywords: VIBRANTCARE REHABILITATION, INC., Oakland , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Oakland, California
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