Flexible PTA: Rehab Assistant in Long-Term Care

YAD Healthcare; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Raise

Same Day Pay Option

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Goldsboro, NC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a part-time role. You will provide direct patient care under a PT, assist with patient selection for rehab, and document progress in accordance with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, assuring MD orders, participating in meetings, and contributing to billing accuracy while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note with PT signature.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by professional communication to foster positive relations.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.

Education

BA or AA in Physical Therapy

Current license/registration in state

Job description

Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Goldsboro, NC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a part-time role. You will provide direct patient care under a PT, assist with patient selection for rehab, and document progress in accordance with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, assuring MD orders, participating in meetings, and contributing to billing accuracy while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards