In-House Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) — SNF Care & Growth

Apploi; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a competent Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Waverly, NE. This PRN role supports the supervising Physical Therapist with patient screens, treatment plans, and both individual and group sessions designed to improve strength, mobility, and balance, within CMS compliant documentation practices.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license, with commitment to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• 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.
• Assume responsibility for 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 screens of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists 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, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults 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 modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a competent Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Waverly, NE. This PRN role supports the supervising Physical Therapist with patient screens, treatment plans, and both individual and group sessions designed to improve strength, mobility, and balance, within CMS compliant documentation practices.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license, with commitment to ongoing professional