Physical Therapist Assistant Student (Full Time)

*** 2023 SUMMER SEMESTER Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone nd helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better. POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant student provides physical therapy treatments to paents to facilitate increased independence and funconing under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Assistant. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student will follow all Powerback Rehabilitaon policy and procedures outlined in the on-boarding and orientaon process. 2. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and paent(s)' schedule, and timely documentaon of services with the supervision of the Clinical Instructor. 3. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representave of physical therapy, under the direcon of the physical therapist and/or Clinical Instructor. 4. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student works with other members of the rehabilitaon team to implement programs and acvies consistent with the needs and capabilies of each paent with supervision from the Clinical Instructor. 5. The Physical Therapist Assistant Student instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Instructor. 6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated with supervision from the Clinical Instructor. 7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary with supervision from the Clinical Instructor. 8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights with supervision from the Clinical Instructor. 9. Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist with supervision from the Clinical Instructor. 10. With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant student may provide individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to: a. Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordinaon, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilizaon, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training b. Functional training c. Manual therapyAirway clearance techniques d. Integumentary repair and protection e. Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities 11. With the supervision of their Clinical Instructor, the Physical Therapist Assistant student will organize and facilitate treatment ulizing the most appropriate mode of delivery with the physical therapist. SPTA QUALIFICATIONS: JOB SKILLS: 1. Good organizational and time management skills. 2. Good verbal and written communication skills. 3. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Powerback has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners, and onsite vendors unless the employee is approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief. Position Type: Full Time Req ID: 439034 Center Name: Genesis Rehab Services Job Salary: