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Recover-Care Heartland is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation services in state-of-the-art facilities. They focus on patient comfort and offer both long-term and short-term care, supported by a knowledgeable staff. The organization also emphasizes career growth opportunities for healthcare professionals, offering various benefits and training programs to enhance skills and advance careers.

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Therapist Assistant</b></h3><ul><li><p>
401K (Matching up to 2%)</p></li><li><p>
Annual Performance Evaluations</p></li><li><p>
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave</p></li><li><p>
Health Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Dental Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Disability Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Life Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Electronic Documentation</p></li><li><p>
Employee Appreciation Events</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Job Summary:</i></p><p>
The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.</p><p>
The Physical Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.</p><p></p><p><i>
Duties/Responsibilities:</i></p><ul><li><p>
Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.</p></li><li><p>
Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.</p></li><li><p>
Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.</p></li><li><p>
Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.</p></li><li><p>
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.</p></li><li><p>
Measures patients&rsquo; range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.</p></li><li><p>
Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment timely</p></li><li><p>
Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as assistive devices.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Required Skills/Abilities:</i></p><ul><li><p>
Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population</p></li><li><p>
Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job</p></li><li><p>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>
Strong customer service orientation.</p></li><li><p>
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members</p></li><li><p>
Ability to travel as needed to perform job</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Education and Experience:</i></p><ul><li><p>
Associates degree from an accredited physical therapy program</p></li><li><p>
Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.</p></li><li><p>
Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Physical Requirements:</i></p><ul><li><p>
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.</p></li><li><p>
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.</p></li><li><p>
Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.</p></li></ul></div>

Physical Therapist Assistant

<div><div><b>PT Job Summary</b></div>
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The Physical therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massaged and other forms of treatment. Under a physician&rsquo;s orders, the therapist performs his or her duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines</div><br>
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PT Qualifications</b></div><ul><li><p><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree <b>plus </b>five years of experience in Physical Therapy <b>or </b>Master&rsquo;s/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy <i>(please note, no additional experience required with attainment of Master&rsquo;s/Doctorate Degree</i>)</p></li><li><p><br>
One year of clinical experience preferred.</p></li><li><div><br>
Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the state where applicable.</div></li></ul><br>
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PT Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><p><br>
Reviews physicians&rsquo; referrals and patent&rsquo;s conditions and medical records to determine in consultation with the physician, the appropriate physical therapy treatment(s) required.</p></li><li><p><br>
Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to improve or restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. Provides treatment in accordance with the patient&rsquo;s plan of care.</p></li><li><p><br>
Tests and measures patients&rsquo; muscle strength, motor development, range of motion, coordination, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.</p></li><li><p><br>
Maintains patient records, recording treatment, response and progress in patient charts.</p></li><li><p><br>
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.</p></li><li><div><br>
Administers treatments for the specific needs of the patient including any of the following:</div></li><li><p><br>
Application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps and ultrasound machines.</p></li><li><p><br>
Administration of massage, massage techniques and body physiology.</p></li><li><div><br>
Application of traction equipment to relieve pain.</div></li><li><p><br>
Conducts home assessments as needed to ensure patient is being discharge to an appropriate and safe environment.</p></li><li><div><br>
Timely, accurately and ethically completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.</div></li></ul><br>
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PT Benefits:</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
401K (Matching up to 2%)</div></li><li><div><br>
Annual Performance Evaluations</div></li><li><div><br>
Perfect Attendance Bonus</div></li><li><div><br>
Retention Bonus</div></li><li><div><br>
Paid Time Off</div></li><li><div><br>
Health Insurance</div></li><li><div><br>
Dental Insurance</div></li><li><div><br>
Vision Insurance</div></li><li><div><br>
Disability Insurance</div></li><li><div><br>
Life Insurance</div></li><li><div><br>
Electronic Documentation</div></li><li><div><br>
Employee Appreciation Events</div></li></ul></div><p></p>

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