Physical Therapist Assistant Student
Company: Genesis Healthcare
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPowerback is a new way of delivering recovery,
rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients
across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving
your full potential by providing integrated and individualized
solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects
directly to the patient experience, which is centered on
transforming the road to recovery for everyone nd helping patients
get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a
sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better,
and living better.POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist
Assistant student provides physical therapy treatments topaents to
facilitate increased independence and funconing under the
supervision of a LicensedPhysical Therapist and/or Physical
Therapist Assistant.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. The
Physical Therapist Assistant Student will follow all Powerback
Rehabilitaon policy andprocedures outlined in the on-boarding and
orientaon process.2. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student is
responsible for the effective and efficient delivery ofrehab
services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and
paent(s)' schedule, andtimely documentaon of services with the
supervision of the Clinical Instructor.3. The Physical Therapist
Assistant Student attends and contributes to patient care,
staffingconferences and other required meetings as a representave
of physical therapy, under thedirecon of the physical therapist
and/or Clinical Instructor.4. The Physical Therapist Assistant
Student works with other members of the rehabilitaon team
toimplement programs and acvies consistent with the needs and
capabilies of each paent withsupervision from the Clinical
Instructor.5. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student instructs
patients, families and other caregivers in the skillsand techniques
of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of
the PhysicalTherapist and/or Clinical Instructor.6. Maintains
appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated with
supervision from theClinical Instructor.7. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as
necessary withsupervision from the Clinical Instructor.8. Puts
Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive
the highest quality of service ina caring and compassionate
atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
withsupervision from the Clinical Instructor.9. Implements
patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the
primary Physical Therapistwith supervision from the Clinical
Instructor.10. With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor,
Physical Therapist Assistant student may provideindividualized
physical therapy treatments including but not limited to:a.
Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning,
balance coordinaon,agility training, body mechanics and postural
stabilizaon, flexibility exercises, gait andlocomotion training,
neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power,
andendurance trainingb. Functional trainingc. Manual therapyAirway
clearance techniquesd. Integumentary repair and protectione. Use of
electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities11.
With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor, the Physical
Therapist Assistant student willorganize and facilitate treatment
ulizing the most appropriate mode of delivery with the
physicaltherapist.SPTAQualificationsJOB SKILLS:1. Good
organizational and time management skills.2. Good verbal and
written communication skills.3. To protect the health and safety of
our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the
communities we serve, Powerback has implemented a universal
COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners, and
onsite vendors unless the employee is approved for a reasonable
accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or sincerely
held religious belief.
Keywords: Genesis Healthcare, Medford , Physical Therapist Assistant Student, Other , Medford, Massachusetts
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