Empowering PTA: Collaborative Rehab Care Specialist

Maple-Health-and-Rehabilitatio; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Health and Rehab is seeking a capable Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will help residents through individualized treatment plans, focusing on strength, mobility, and confidence within an integrated in-house therapy program.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document accurately, supervise rehab technicians, and participate in care conferences and case reviews to support quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

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

Verbal Written Communication

Clinical problem solving

English proficiency

Healthcare environment

Education

Graduated PTA program

Valid PTA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maple Health and Rehab is seeking a capable Physical Therapist Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will help residents through individualized treatment plans, focusing on strength, mobility, and confidence within an integrated in-house therapy program.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document accurately, supervise rehab technicians, and participate in care conferences and case reviews to support quality patient