Collaborative PTA: Elevate In-House Therapy Impact

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Red Boiling Springs (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will deliver treatment per the plan of care, support functional goals, and communicate progress with the rehabilitation team.

Join a facility that emphasizes quality care, professional development, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Actively integrate physical therapy services into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, administrative meetings, and family conferences as directed by the physical therapist.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate patient progress and facility issues to the supervising physical therapist in a timely manner.
• Adhere to facility policies related to environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise and professional skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical problem-solving

Education

Accredited PTA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tennessee is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will deliver treatment per the plan of care, support functional goals, and communicate progress with the rehabilitation team.

Join a facility that emphasizes quality care, professional development, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.