About this role
We are seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play an important role in all phases of food preparation that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, initiate individual physical therapy treatment plan for residents in a variety of settings.
- Deliver physical therapy treatments and modalities per physician's orders; Plan physical therapy services within each patient's capabilities as indicated.
- Review daily schedule of patient treatment with assignment of new residents and/or treatment; Supervise care given by therapy tech/aide.
- Collaborate with physician and nursing staff for plan of care as indicated; Observe and evaluate treatment effects and make recommendations for changes as needed.
- Timely and accurately record treatment effects in accordance with established procedures; Maintain records pertinent to patient treatments.
- Timely and accurately complete discharge summary; Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessment.
What you’ll bring:
- High School diploma or GED, current certification of a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Texas. Prior related experience or training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy and experience with aging population preferred.
- Minimum one-year related experience preferred.
- Requires proficient working knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy; requires proficient knowledge of documentation of patient treatments as required by federal and state regulations.
- Requires ability to apply treatment modalities to residents under direction of physical therapist and physician's orders.
- Requires ability to lift, position, and transfer residents and equipment in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
- Requires ability to maintain confidentiality; requires ability to comply with patient rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
Other facts
About Buckner International
Buckner Retirement Services is a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider. As such, we don’t just care about what we do or how we do it. We care about the why. Our communities are full of passionate men and women who view their positions, either as residents or as staff, as their calling. Our staff members are motivated to serve older adults with perseverance and excellence because they see the job as part of a greater mission.
What you'll do
- The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant will initiate and deliver individual physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare staff, evaluating treatment effects, and maintaining accurate patient records.
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