Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Job at Life Care Center of Pueblo, Pueblo, CO

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  • Life Care Center of Pueblo
  • Pueblo, CO

Job Description

Job Description

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Position Summary\n

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.

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  • Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
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  • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
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  • One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
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  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
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\nSpecific Job Requirements\n
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  • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
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  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
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  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
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  • Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
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  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
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  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
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  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
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  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
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  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
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  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
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\nEssential Functions\n
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  • Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT
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  • Chart appropriately and timely
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  • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
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  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
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  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
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  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
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  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
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  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
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  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
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  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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