Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant Job in Madera, California / Skilled Nursing Facility
The Physical Therapy Assistant for Brighton Rehabilitation (Brighton) is responsible for providing quality Physical Therapy services to patients and contract facilitiesThis includes treatment, provision of education, appropriate documentation, and patient/family communication for the purpose of assisting the patients achieve optimal functional level and quality of life in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation settingThe Physical Therapist Assistant reports directly to the supervising licensed therapist and the Director of Rehabilitation.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Quality Patient CareProvide Quality Patient CareaParticipate in screening individuals in compliance with policy and procedure.bEnsure plan of treatment is developed and initiated by the attending physical therapist.cObtain and communicate the appropriate data necessary for the attending physical therapist to engage in treatment planning and the development of appropriate goals.dMaintain documentation according to Brighton's policy and procedure for content and timeliness.eRespond pro-actively to the needs of the assigned facilities/entities.2Direct Patient CareaAdhere to Physical Therapy Department policies and procedures regarding the treatment of patients referred to the facility.bAdhere to established short term goals, long term goals, and treatment plan for each patient.cAdminister individual or group therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and approved by the attending physical therapist.dAs directed, supervise physical therapy assistant students.eMonitor the patient during all phases of treatment and supervise the use of specialized equipment.fProvide specific training in the use, care and/or application of assistive or orthotic devices to patient, family or other department staff or team members as appropriate.gInform the family or other team members of the specific therapy program to ensure maximal carryover of training in preparation for discharge.hConfer informally and formally, as appropriate, at family and team conferences with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitative program of the patient.iEstablish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.jRecord billable treatment times according to Brighton's procedures and submit required statistics to corporate office.kParticipate in FMP training, and discharge planning as appropriate.3Indirect Patient Care ActivitiesaComplete progress reports on all patients and communicate to the attending Physical Therapist.bEnsure all Brighton's required documentation is completed, including the appropriate signatures, on all patients in a timely manner.cAs directed, assists in the orientation of Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.dEnsure continued professional development through participation in facility in-services and outside continuing education programs; shares knowledge and technical skills with other team members.eAttend and participate in professional staff meetings and in-services; attends and participates in family and team conferences.fAs directed, participate in department program development projects.gAssists in maintaining adequate levels of equipment and in maintaining the therapeutic area.hDemonstrate initiative in assisting other staff members.iEnsure documentation (700, 701, and weekly notes etc ) are filed in the medical record in a timely manner.jPromote Brighton's mission, philosophy, goals, and directives in a positive and appropriate manner.kPerform other duties as required. Recommended Skills Health Care Medical Records Physical Therapy Professional Development Rehabilitations Software Engineering Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Quality Patient CareProvide Quality Patient CareaParticipate in screening individuals in compliance with policy and procedure.bEnsure plan of treatment is developed and initiated by the attending physical therapist.cObtain and communicate the appropriate data necessary for the attending physical therapist to engage in treatment planning and the development of appropriate goals.dMaintain documentation according to Brighton's policy and procedure for content and timeliness.eRespond pro-actively to the needs of the assigned facilities/entities.2Direct Patient CareaAdhere to Physical Therapy Department policies and procedures regarding the treatment of patients referred to the facility.bAdhere to established short term goals, long term goals, and treatment plan for each patient.cAdminister individual or group therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and approved by the attending physical therapist.dAs directed, supervise physical therapy assistant students.eMonitor the patient during all phases of treatment and supervise the use of specialized equipment.fProvide specific training in the use, care and/or application of assistive or orthotic devices to patient, family or other department staff or team members as appropriate.gInform the family or other team members of the specific therapy program to ensure maximal carryover of training in preparation for discharge.hConfer informally and formally, as appropriate, at family and team conferences with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitative program of the patient.iEstablish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.jRecord billable treatment times according to Brighton's procedures and submit required statistics to corporate office.kParticipate in FMP training, and discharge planning as appropriate.3Indirect Patient Care ActivitiesaComplete progress reports on all patients and communicate to the attending Physical Therapist.bEnsure all Brighton's required documentation is completed, including the appropriate signatures, on all patients in a timely manner.cAs directed, assists in the orientation of Certified Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.dEnsure continued professional development through participation in facility in-services and outside continuing education programs; shares knowledge and technical skills with other team members.eAttend and participate in professional staff meetings and in-services; attends and participates in family and team conferences.fAs directed, participate in department program development projects.gAssists in maintaining adequate levels of equipment and in maintaining the therapeutic area.hDemonstrate initiative in assisting other staff members.iEnsure documentation (700, 701, and weekly notes etc ) are filed in the medical record in a timely manner.jPromote Brighton's mission, philosophy, goals, and directives in a positive and appropriate manner.kPerform other duties as required. Recommended Skills Health Care Medical Records Physical Therapy Professional Development Rehabilitations Software Engineering Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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