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 Leesburg, 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:**
* Competitive wages
* Affordable Health Plans (Medical, Dental, Vison and Life insurance available)
* Great culture and work environment
* Monthly Fun Bunch activities for staff
* 401k (Matching)
* Daily Pay!
* Plus, more!
**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, cognitiveperceptual remediation and
functional maintenance.
• Assists in the selection of Physical Therapy techniquesmedia and in the
sequence of activities, adapts techniquesmedia 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.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Full time, Local area, Immediate start,