Full time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Johnsville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Majestic Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support resident rehabilitation under supervision and to work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, is licensed in the designated state, and has experience with older adult rehabilitation. Some travel to other facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the employing state.
• Associate degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy.
• Experience with older adults in rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support treatment plans under the supervising therapist.
• Document patient progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the rehab team to ensure quality care.
• May travel to other facilities as needed.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Older adult rehab

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Majestic Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Full Time

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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