Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Life Care Center of Yuma
Location: Yuma
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Life Care Center of Yuma, AZ* $5,000 sign-on bonus!* In-house
rehab program with empowering work environment* Part of a network
of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states* Continuing education and
growth opportunitiesPosition Summary:The PTA - Physical Therapy
Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to
patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a
licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable
laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience,
and Licensure Requirements:* Graduate of an accredited program in
physical therapy (ASPT)* Currently registered/licensed in
applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing
throughout employment.* One (1) year experience in post acute care
or related setting preferred* CPR certification upon hire or obtain
during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during
employment.Specific Job Requirements:* Participates in community
health matters/projects as appropriate* Must be proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail* Liaisons with patients,
families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient
needs* Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times* Make
independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action*
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute
care facility* Implement and interpret the programs, goals,
objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Perform
proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to:
patient rights, and safety and sanitation* Maintains professional
working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains
confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information*
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism by
adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory
Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential
Functions:* Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
under direction of the supervising PT* Chart appropriately and
timely* Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately*
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards
patients* Assist in the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate
dependable, regular attendance* Concentrate and use reasoning
skills and good judgment* Communicate and function productively on
an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull,
stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours*
Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of Yuma, Yuma , Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Other , Yuma, Arizona
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