Home Care PTA: Geriatric Rehab Champion

Ascend Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home care team. The PTA will manage resident rehabilitation, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and support cost-effective treatment approaches.

Requirements include a current PTA license in the operation state and a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Experience with older adults and knowledge of regulatory guidelines are preferred. Travel to other facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Current and Active Physical Therapy Assistant license within the state of operation
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation
• Prefer knowledge of governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitation care within general accepted practice methods meeting center/state/federal standards
• Evaluates residents' needs and establishes effective treatment plans for residents
• Manages supervision of treatment plans with staff and other disciplines as indicated
• Participates in screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices
• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues
• Participates in all center directed processes and services
• Manages treatment and non-treatment related activities
• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet requirements
• Maintains billing records to meet requirements
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed
• Participates in in-service training programs and may travel to other facilities to provide services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Ascend Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home care team. The PTA will manage resident rehabilitation, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and support cost-effective treatment approaches.

Requirements include a current PTA license in the operation state and a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. Experience with older adults and knowledge of regulatory guidelines are preferred. Travel to other facilities may be required.