Geriatric PTA: Impactful Team-Based Therapy

Heritage Healthcare of Euclid; 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

Heritage Healthcare of Euclid is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will provide therapy, conduct screenings, and contribute to treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and balance.

Responsibilities include individual and group sessions, progress monitoring, coordinating schedules, and documenting in Net Health EMR. Requires an Associate’s degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license with commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an 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.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes areas such as strength, mobility, balance, gait and ROM.
• Assist in selection of therapy techniques/media and sequence activities, adapting as indicated by resident performance.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and staff in the use or application of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in Net Health EMR systems

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education commitment

Job description

Heritage Healthcare of Euclid is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will provide therapy, conduct screenings, and contribute to treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and balance.

Responsibilities include individual and group sessions, progress monitoring, coordinating schedules, and documenting in Net Health EMR. Requires an Associate’s degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license with commitment to