Full time/Part time/ PRN licensed physical therapy assistant

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Hot Springs (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support the plan of treatment for residents. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and assist in rehabilitation under supervision.

The ideal candidate is licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant, with an associate degree and experience in geriatric settings. Travel to other facilities may be required, and you’ll participate in ongoing training and center processes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy.
• Current state licensure/certification in respective discipline.
• Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident rehabilitation care within general accepted practice methods per plan of care.
• Works closely with supervising therapist to communicate resident condition and responses.
• Performs necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on clinical issues.
• Participates in center-directed processes and services.
• Manages treatment and non-treatment related activities effectively.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Geriatric rehab

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) POSITION SUMMARY:

A licensed/certified therapy assistant overall responsibility is to assist and support the plan of treatment for each resident/resident assigned. The assistant is an active participant in the center and an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Education:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Assistant is licensed or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Professional Experience:

• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.
• Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Licensure: Current state licensure in respective discipline

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards as directed by the therapists’ plan of care.

• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident/resident condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.
• Performs the necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.
• Performs other duties as required.

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