Life Care Center of Yuma, AZ<ul><li>$5,000 sign-on bonus!</li><li>In-house rehab program with empowering work environment</li><li>Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states</li><li>Continuing education and growth opportunities</li></ul> Position Summary <p>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.</p> Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)</li> <li>Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.</li> <li>One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred</li> <li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li> </ul> Specific Job Requirements <ul> <li>Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate</li> <li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail</li> <li>Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs</li> <li>Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times</li> <li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li> <li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li> <li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li> <li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li> <li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li> <li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li> <li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's <em>Code of Conduct</em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct</em> and other appropriate compliance training</li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <li>Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising PT</li> <li>Chart appropriately and timely</li> <li>Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately</li> <li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li> <li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li> <li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li> <li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li> <li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li> <li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li> </ul> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?y5jkXduuKF6XrVgSfnKErinYtANyTcOjp" width="0" height="0" />