Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant — Day Shift

Embassy Healthcare; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Embassy Healthcare in Ohio seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, support screenings, and help develop treatment plans.

The role includes individual and group sessions, coordination with the PT and care team, documentation in Net Health EMR, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure. Day shift, with weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure/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 the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list with short- and long-term goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned, including strength, mobility, balance, gait and ROM activities.
• Assist in selecting PT techniques/media and sequence activities with guidance from the PT.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults with the PT for modifications.
• Assist in establishing and modifying resident schedules with the PT and team.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as needed.
• Train residents, families and staff in use of equipment and modalities.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Ensure compliant and medically necessary documentation in Net Health EMR as CMS requires.

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice

Job description

Embassy Healthcare in Ohio seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, support screenings, and help develop treatment plans.

The role includes individual and group sessions, coordination with the PT and care team, documentation in Net Health EMR, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure. Day shift, with weekends as needed.