In-House Physical Therapy Assistant - Skilled Nursing

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility located in Kingsport, TN. The role supports the Physical Therapist with resident evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy services.

The position requires an Associate's degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexible scheduling includes Full Time, Part Time, or PRN options to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain 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 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

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility located in Kingsport, TN. The role supports the Physical Therapist with resident evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy services.

The position requires an Associate's degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexible scheduling includes Full Time, Part Time, or PRN options to meet staffing needs.