Physical Therapy Assistant

The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient's partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. As a result, you will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

- Will be able to help build caseload and opportunity to treat HH patients as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.
  
  • Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatments
    
  • Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc.
    
  • Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
    
  • Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques.
    
• Provide accurate and timely patient records.
  
  • Completes daily documentation procedures assuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
    
  • Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.
    
  • Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.
    
  • Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status.
    
• Communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.
  
  • If directed by the Physical Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
    
  • Consults patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
    
  • Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.
    
  • Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
    
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.
  
• Perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.
  
  • Projects and maintains a professional appearance.
    
  • Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate.
    
  • Demonstrates leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Physical Therapist.
    

SKILLS

• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to learn and grow continually
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Referral Bonus Policy
• Flexible schedule