Geriatric Rehab PTA — Resident Care Specialist

Vantage Care Management; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Vantage Care Management seeks a part-time PTA PRN to support resident mobility and functional independence in our facility. The role involves assisting the PT, managing caseload efficiently, and educating residents and caregivers for discharge.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an APTA-accredited PTA program eligible for licensure, with preferred experience in long-term care and a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of APTA accredited PTA program and eligible for licensure in the state they are practicing in.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Assists the PT in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
• Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in PT to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all PT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Working with PT, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program graduate eligible for state licensure

Job description

Vantage Care Management seeks a part-time PTA PRN to support resident mobility and functional independence in our facility. The role involves assisting the PT, managing caseload efficiently, and educating residents and caregivers for discharge.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an APTA-accredited PTA program eligible for licensure, with preferred experience in long-term care and a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.