Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
Company: Empowerme Wellness
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Grow your career! Here, youll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits all while making a
real difference in the lives of seniors!EmpowerMe Wellness and our
subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy are on a mission
to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve! We provide fully
integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab testing, pharmacy
services, and more at senior living communities nationwide. Our
compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000 clinicians and
professionals focus on health and wellness solutions in 36 states
and counting. You can find out more about us at empowerme.com!
(Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to the EmpowerMe
Wellness brand in 2023.)As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will
be responsible for providing, under the direction of a physical
therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary
environment consistent with the position's qualifications,
professional practices, and ethical standards. You will also
contribute to program development, quality improvement, and
problem-solving in accordance with company-wide policies and
clinical initiatives, to optimize each patients functional
well-being and satisfaction.
- Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is
evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual
patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with
the standards for professional physical therapy practice, the state
of employment, and the company
- Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines
to address the comprehensive needs of patients
- Observe, effectively document, and provide routine feedback to
the Physical Therapist, patient/family, and other patient care
personnel regarding treatment effect, progression, the
accomplishment of short- and long-term goals, and discharge
plans
- Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or
community staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation
therapy
- Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working
relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team,
and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met
- Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in
a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with
state guidelines and company policy
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors; manages and operates equipment safely
and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety
- Maintain professional expertise through continued education as
necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of
specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness educational
resources when available
- Contribute to the development of the physical therapy
department by frequently reviewing best practices, providing
guidance for, and conducting, in-services and other educational
training in compliance with federal and state professional
requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior care
communities or related settings is preferred
- Current license, in good standing, as a Physical Therapist
Assistant in the state or be eligible for temporary license with
supervision based on current state guidelines
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification
- Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systemsWhat
We Offer For Full Time Employees:-401 K -Full Benefits -PTO -HSA
and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP -Career Advancement
Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities -Recognition
Programs -FUN and much more This employer is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees
and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer. Requisition ID: 2023-3682 External Company Name:
Empowerme Wellness External Company URL:
careers-empowerme.icims.com Street: 9325 E Stockton Blvd
Keywords: Empowerme Wellness, Elk Grove , Physical Therapy Assistant PTA, Healthcare , Elk Grove, California
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