Empowering Physical Therapy Assistant | Hands-On Rehab

Patriot Healthcenter; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN is seeking a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services and support residents in activities of daily living.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and an active PTA license in the applicable state(s). Ongoing continuing education is expected to maintain licensure and certification.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating residents and developing target goals and treatment plans.
• Implement individual and group treatment sessions focusing on strength, mobility, balance, and functional activities.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealthEMR per CMS expectations.

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, TN is seeking a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide therapy services and support residents in activities of daily living.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and an active PTA license in the applicable state(s). Ongoing continuing education is expected to maintain licensure and certification.