Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant — Rehab Care Champion

PACS Group; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant at PACS Group assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care in our Texas facility. You will support treatment plans, document care, and help maintain a safe, compliant environment.

You must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant, hold an accredited PTA associate degree, and be proficient with systems like Net Health and Point Click Care.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• Communicates with supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; e.g., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, grab bars.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

Skills

Communication with residents and team

Read technical procedures

Reading and interpreting manuals

Problem-solving

Math concepts (fractions, percentages)

Verbal communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree PTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant at PACS Group assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care in our Texas facility. You will support treatment plans, document care, and help maintain a safe, compliant environment.

You must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant, hold an accredited PTA associate degree, and be proficient with systems like Net Health and Point Click Care.