Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Avante at Mt. Dora, Inc.
Location: Mount Dora
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant seeking an excellent
career opportunity? We are currently seeking a Full-Time Physical
Therapist Assistant to join our Avante Team!
Avante at Mount Dora, a Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking a
Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of long-term care
professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive
community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an
experienced cohesive team. This is a skilled nursing facility, with
an In-house therapy department.
At our company, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Physical
Therapist Assistant the following benefits:
Description: Provides Physical Therapy services to patients by
assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions
under supervision of the Physical Therapist. Responsibilities
Include:
--- Provides Physical Therapy services to residents under the
supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state
regulations.
--- Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process in the
areas of self care, homemaking, functional mobility and
coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as
directed.
--- Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at
appropriate intervals under the direction of the Physical
Therapist.
--- Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the
Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan in the areas
of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination,
cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.
--- Assists in the selection of Physical Therapy techniques/media
and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as
indicated by resident performance and following consultation with
the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan
is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
--- Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the
Physical Therapist.
--- Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of
practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
--- Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy
programs.
--- Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
program as required.
--- Performs other duties as assigned. Education and
Experience:
--- Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited
program.
--- Successful completion of the National Certification for
P.T.A.
--- Current state licensure or license eligible.
--- 0-3 years of long term care experience. Avante provide equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans'
status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual
orientation, disability, gender, genetic information, or any other
category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements,
Avante comply with applicable state and local laws governing
non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, and training.
Avante expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on
race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
disability, Veterans' status, or any other category protected by
law. Improper interference with the ability of Avante employees to
perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and
including, discharge.
Keywords: Avante at Mt. Dora, Inc., Melbourne , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Mount Dora, Florida
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