<div><h3>Position Summary</h3></br><p>The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.</p></br><h3>Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements</h3></br><ul></br><li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)</li></br><li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li></br><li>One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred</li></br><li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li></br></ul></br><h3>Specific Job Requirements</h3></br><ul></br><li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li></br><li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li></br><li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li></br><li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li></br><li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li></br><li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li></br><li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li></br><li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li></br><li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li></br><li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li></br><li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li></br><li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training</li></br></ul></br><h3>Essential Functions</h3></br><ul></br><li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT</li></br><li>Chart appropriately and timely</li></br><li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li></br><li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li></br><li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li></br><li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li></br><li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li></br><li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li></br><li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li></br><li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li></br></ul></br><p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p></div>