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PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeChillicothe, OH, USA$40 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Hold a current, valid Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant license.
  • Maintain confidentiality of residents' and company information.
  • Be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequently standing and walking; occasionally sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe resident-handling practices. Exertion may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
  • Use effective communication, including talking and hearing, to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team, and perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy treatments to residents as directed and under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Help residents improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional abilities, and assist them in working toward individualized therapy goals.
  • Monitor resident responses to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment and progress documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols; report department equipment problems so equipment remains in good working order.
  • Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or rehabilitation meetings as needed.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides and provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
  • Communicate routinely with the supervising Physical Therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
  • Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment, such as splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars, to support residents' mobility and independence.
  • Contribute to quality-assurance and performance-improvement initiatives and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

About the Company

PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

PACS Group is a holding company that runs a national platform of post-acute care facilities. It acquires, owns, and manages skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and other long-term care sites, then provides healthcare services to patients after hospital stays. Revenue comes from services provided at these facilities and is paid by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and patient payments. The company’s performance depends on occupancy, reimbursement rates, and how efficiently the facilities are run. Compared with competitors, PACS stands out as a large, publicly traded operator with a broad national footprint focused on growing its post-acute care platform through acquisitions and operational improvements. Its goal is to expand access to post-acute care and create value by owning and optimizing a network of care facilities that serve elderly and chronically ill patients.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2015

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