Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant

About This Role

This Physical Therapist Assistant role is responsible for performing treatment, providing exercise instruction, and educating patients to improve their well-being within a senior living setting, following an established plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care
• Adhere to treatment plans defined by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT)
• Perform only qualified and trained procedures
• Make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observe, record, and report patient's response to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other healthcare team members in therapy areas

Requirements

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Available to work a weekend rotation

Nice to Have

• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility

Benefits