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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in resident care and rehabilitation techniques, including mobility and strength improvement, while ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing education to residents and staff.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Physical Therapist Assistant DegreeActive South Carolina PTA LicenseCPR CertificationExperience in Fast-Paced Healthcare SettingProficiency with Net Health and Point Click Care
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Hard Skills
Resident CareRehabilitation TechniquesDocumentation ComplianceDurable Medical Equipment RecommendationInfection Control ProtocolsMobility ImprovementStrength TrainingBalance TrainingFall Prevention TechniquesSafe Resident Handling Practices
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMotivational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsTraining and Education Skills
Tools & Technologies
Net HealthPoint Click Care
Certifications & Qualifications
Active South Carolina PTA LicenseCPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare SettingInterdisciplinary TeamQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementRehabilitation Program Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist the Physical Therapist with treatment plans and direct resident care
- Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence
- Encourage and motivate residents through rehabilitation
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Maintain a safe treatment environment through infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols
- Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings as needed
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides
- Communicate with the supervising physical therapist regarding updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families
- Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment such as splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information
- Report department equipment problems
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development
- Work alongside the interdisciplinary team and participate in resident progress and discharge planning
Requirements
What you’ll need- Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from an accredited college/university
- Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
- Active, unencumbered South Carolina PTA license
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state and must maintain a license in good standing
- Meet continuing education requirements per state practices
- CPR certification, if required by licensure
- Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting preferred
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care
- Ability to read technical procedures and policy/procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
- Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally
- Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects/equipment; exertion may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds
- Effective communication, including talking and hearing
- Ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues
- Ability to assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident handling practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible scheduling options for work/life balance
- Growth, advancement & PRN opportunities within South Carolina sister facilities
- Positive team culture with supportive leadership
- Fun, family-oriented atmosphere