In-House PT Assistant for Geriatric Rehab

Evolve Therapy Services; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility located in Webster, MA. This full-time position supports the physical therapy team under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The role focuses on evaluating residents, executing treatment plans, and coordinating schedules to maximize productivity and resident outcomes. APT license is required and ongoing continuing education is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy is required.
• 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 or treatment.
• Assist in evaluations and in developing target goals and treatment plans with the Physical Therapist.
• Deliver individual and group therapies covering muscle strength, mobility, balance, gait, ROM and modalities as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Assist in selecting techniques/media and modify activities based on resident performance and PT guidance.
• Monitor residents’ response and modify interventions as indicated.
• Coordinate resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and team members.
• Ensure timely documentation per CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility located in Webster, MA. This full-time position supports the physical therapy team under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The role focuses on evaluating residents, executing treatment plans, and coordinating schedules to maximize productivity and resident outcomes. APT license is required and ongoing continuing education is encouraged.