Physical Therapy (PT) Aide Job at Life Care Centers of America, West Bridgewater, MA

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  • Life Care Centers of America
  • West Bridgewater, MA

Job Description

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022.

CMS 5-Star Rating

This Rehab aide position is 50% administrative tasks and 50% hands-on, direct assistance with patients along side the therapists.

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.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

* High school graduate or equivalent

* Health care experience preferred

* CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

* 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

Essential Functions

* 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

Life Care Centers of America

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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