Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Company: Boulevard Rehabilitation Center
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be
a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required.SUMMARYPhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the
supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a
patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines
and state practice acts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.---Collects
assessment data as part of evaluation process as directed by the
supervising Physical Therapist (when allowed by state practice
act).---Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and
according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical
Therapist.---Documents resident progress towards meeting
established goals.---Teaches exercises to residents, family
members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and
care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting
apparatus.---Completes required forms and documents in accordance
with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.ENTRY
QUALIFICATIONS---Associate Degree from an APTA accredited
program---Licensed as Physical Therapist AssistantSUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIESn/aPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may
be required.Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use
hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear.
Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer
patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.Employee is
occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or
airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance
with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the position.OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or
conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper
use and disclosure of resident's protected health
information.Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies,
procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to adhere to and
oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the
confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
Keywords: Boulevard Rehabilitation Center, Boynton Beach , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Healthcare , Boynton Beach, Florida
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