Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN

Meraki Rehab Partners; California (MO); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saskatchewan is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team. In this full-time entry-level role, you will provide therapy services under supervision and assist with patient documentation and communication. We value passion and commitment to excellence, offering a supportive workplace with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the Physical Therapist in the patient Plan of Care.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition.
• Communicates with patients, families, and other team members.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and assists the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - PRN role at Meraki Rehab Partners. We provide PT, OT, ST, and RT services in SNF settings. We are seeking talented, dynamic clinicians with a passion to join our team. Our name Meraki means to put something of yourself (love, creativity, soul) in your work. If you are committed to providing excellence with a collaborative spirit, we want to meet you. We take pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and reach their career goals. We are seeking a PTA to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.

We have awesome benefits and perks, and great/competitive pay!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Veterinary Services