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PACS Services

Post-acute care facility operator and investor

Physical Therapy Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 6
Part-timeAiken, SC, USA$25 - $35 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program is required.
  • An active, unencumbered South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing is required, and continuing education requirements must be met.
  • Proficiency with computer data entry in programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care is required.
  • The ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families, is required.
  • The ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
  • The ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions is required.
  • CPR certification is required if required by licensure; additional certifications may be determined as appropriate by the facility.
  • The role requires frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe resident-handling practices. Lifting may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
  • Effective talking and hearing, and the ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues, are required.
  • The employee must maintain the confidentiality of residents' and company information.

Responsibilities

  • Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist and assist with treatment plans and direct resident care.
  • Help residents improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
  • Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
  • Participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed; California PTAs must comply with California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.
  • Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides and provide staff in-services on training programs as needed.
  • Communicate routinely with the supervising Physical Therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall-prevention strategies.
  • Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment, including splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars, to support resident mobility and independence.
  • Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
  • Contribute to quality-assurance and performance-improvement initiatives and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting is preferred.

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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