In-House Physical Therapy Assistant (SNF)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Growth opportunities

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Johnstown, PA, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role provides direct supervision by a Physical Therapist and focuses on resident mobility, strength, gait, and coordination.

You will conduct screenings, help develop and modify treatment plans, educate residents and staff, maintain CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR, and participate in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education 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.
• 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 areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, ROM activities and modalities.
• 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.
• 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, LLC in Johnstown, PA, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role provides direct supervision by a Physical Therapist and focuses on resident mobility, strength, gait, and coordination.

You will conduct screenings, help develop and modify treatment plans, educate residents and staff, maintain CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR, and participate in quality assurance activities.