Kindred Healthcare: Physical Therapy Assistant

JOB APPLY URL:
http://tinyurl.com/7bp4rfn

JOB TITLE:
Physical Therapy Asst - SRS-Minerva

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At RehabCare we work with patients who need rehabilitation services at over 1,800 locations across the country. We are passionate about helping people regain their lives and we are just as passionate about offering our therapists state-of-the-art training and unmatched career opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapy Assistant. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the resident's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate resident progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with resident scheduling and post charges daily to resident records.
• Document resident care in accordance with Peoplefirst, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct resident's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program culminating in an associate;s degree.
• Current and valid state PTA license or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required).

Benefits
This position offers an exceptional pay rate and benefits package including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• Vision Coverage
• Vacation
• aid Time Off
• 401K
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Laser Eye Surgery Discount Plan

INDUSTRY: Health Services
JOB CATEGORY: Health Care (Counseling, Medical, Nursing, Child Care)
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Physical Therapist Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Employee
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: FULLTIME
JOB PAYMENT:
SALARY RANGE: 0-0
EDUCATION: ASSOCIATEDEGREE

--LOCATION OF JOB--
COUNTRY: US
STATE/PROVINCE: US-OH
CITY: Columbus
ZIP CODE: 43085
JOB# (REQUISITION NO): 083998