Full-Time PTA: In-House Therapy at Skilled Nursing Facility

Evolve Therapy Services; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role provides supervised PT services to residents and supports treatment plans.

You will conduct screenings, help set goals with the Physical Therapist, perform group and individual sessions, and educate residents and families. Strong CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR is required; continuing education and licensure maintenance are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Assessment & screening

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education to maintain licensure

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role provides supervised PT services to residents and supports treatment plans.

You will conduct screenings, help set goals with the Physical Therapist, perform group and individual sessions, and educate residents and families. Strong CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR is required; continuing education and licensure maintenance are expected.