Impactful PTA: Team-Based Physical Therapy Champion

Owenton-Healthcare-and-Rehabilitation; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy program, providing patient-centered PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to carry out individualized treatment plans, improve mobility, and support residents in achieving their goals while adhering to all regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Effective clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Actively integrate physical therapy services into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, administrative meetings, and family conferences as directed by the physical therapist.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate patient progress and facility issues to the supervising physical therapist in a timely manner.
• Adhere to facility policies related to environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise and professional skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Patient relations

Education

PTA program graduate

State PTA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy program, providing patient-centered PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to carry out individualized treatment plans, improve mobility, and support residents in achieving their goals while adhering to all regulations and facility policies.