Full Time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) Floater in Birmingham - SNF (12282016 - L) 1 of 2

  • Full-time

Company Description

Champion, Partners in Rehab

Provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy throughout Alabama.

 

Therapist owned and operated!

 

Employee Benefits Summary:

Individualized Benefits Package Available (contact Champion for details)

 Company Paid Insurance

 Medical, Dental, Life, & Short-term Disability

 401K Retirement with Company Contribution

 Annual Profressional Per Diem Pay

 Competitive Salary

 Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

 Generous Paid Time Off

 Vision Insurance

 Voluntary Life Insurance Option

 Voluntary Long-Term Disability

 Multiple Aflac Options

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Job Description

Primary Function
The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments related duties assigned by the therapist.
Source of Supervision
Staff Physical Therapist/Clinical Director
Physical Demands
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses a great majority of physical motion in performing day to day activities of work. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing extreme fatigue. Lifting and carrying equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs. without help; over 50 lbs. with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel. Operation of electrical equipment.
Interpersonal Relationships
1. Supervises Rehab Technicians.
2. Treats patients after the evaluation has been performed by a Registered Physical Therapist.
3. Participates in in-service training for clinical staff.
4. Consult with the physical therapist regarding the patients progress and plan of care.
5. Interacts with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient's progress.
Responsibilities
1. Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
2. Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
3. Carries out the physical therapy procedures to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
4. Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
5. Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
6. Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
7. Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
8. Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
9. Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linen, and time usage.
10. Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
11. Documents on all patients' treatments received according to policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

Location: Floating in and around the Birmingham Area

Qualifications

Minimal education requirements: Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants
Therapy Experience: None required
Active professional license that can be verified at www.pt.alabama.gov
NEW GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Additional Information

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