Physical Therapist Assistant (Full-time)

Goodwin Living • United States, United States • 14h ago

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.

Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.

Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Location: District of Columbia

About the Position

Under the Plan of Care established by the evaluating Physical Therapist, renders Physical Therapy treatments to improve resident's functional abilities, safety level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

Job Duties

Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist's Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Effectively communicates with the Physical Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident's progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.

Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department's protocols and Medicare guidelines.

Coordinates resident's treatment with nursing staff, occupational and speech therapists.

Reports changes in the resident's medical status to the charge nurse for communication with the Physician.

Participates in care plan meetings and discharge planning.

Maintains accurate billing records of treatment minutes for PPS billing, units and treatment codes for Medicare B billing, and per facility protocol for Managed Care clients.

Completes daily treatment times in AOD system and on interdisciplinary schedule on common server the day before the treatment day, so that treatment is coordinated with nursing and other therapies.

Attends facility mandatory in-services, maintains 100% compliance with data based mandatory training

Provides in-services as assigned by the Director of Rehab to nursing staff to improve coordination of services and improve competency of nursing staff with restorative nursing procedures.

Communicates initiation of Restorative Nursing Programs to Staff Development Coordinator per established facility protocol. Trains floor nursing staff in resident specific programs.

Participates with other rehab staff members in assuring that the Rehab Department is a clean, safe and friendly environment to work.

Maintains privacy and confidentiality with resident information at all times

Job Requirements

Graduate of an APTA approved LPTA program, or possessing comparable skills

Current Licensure in the District of Columbia

CPR certified (adult only)

Possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with residents, family members, and caregivers.

Have the ability to motivate residents to participate as fully as possible in their rehabilitation programs.

Professional dress, demeanor and presentation.

May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, and etc. up to 25 lbs. throughout the workday, getting assistance when needed is a must!

Be enthusiastic, willing to learn and adaptable to the changing healthcare work environment.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We've got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here's a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!

Tuition Assistance for Career Development

Student Loan Repayment Program

Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal

Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED

Staff Emergency Grants

Retirement Plan- 401(k)

Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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