Physical Therapy Assistant PTA PRN
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll 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.) Responsibilities 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 patient---s
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 Qualifications 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 systems What 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.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Bakersfield , Physical Therapy Assistant PTA PRN, Healthcare , Bakersfield, California
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