Job Description

Physical Therapy (PT) Aide Physical Therapy Aide/C.N.A. at Life Care Center of Casper summary:

The Physical Therapy Aide supports licensed therapists by assisting patients with predetermined rehabilitation activities and ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, maintaining communication with therapists, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, and knowledge of healthcare regulations in a post-acute care setting.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Aide assists in carrying out rehab related activities which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by the supervising licensed therapist in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Health care experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

• 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 training

• Carry out treatment programs as pre determined for each patient and delegated by the supervising therapist
• Assist patients in preparation for treatment
• Communicate patient’s response for treatments to supervising therapist appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and timely
• 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 language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords:

physical therapy aide, rehabilitation assistant, patient care, CPR certification, post-acute care, therapy software, patient safety, healthcare support, physical therapy treatment, licensed therapist support

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