Job Description

Job Description

Life Care Center of Richland is located along the Columbia\nRiver, offering residents stunning waterfront views and a plethora of outdoor\nactivities. The city boasts a strong sense of community, excellent educational\ninstitutions, and a growing tech industry. Richland's numerous parks, trails,\nand cultural events provide a vibrant and active lifestyle.

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Life Care Center of Richland is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant for full-time or PRN to join our team. 

• Full-time: $35/hr - $45/hr DOE
• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
• PRN: $45/hr
• In-house rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams
• Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities
• Continuing education and growth opportunities
• Mentorship\n programs available - new grads welcome

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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.

\nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements\n

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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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Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Relocation package,

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