In-House PT Assistant — Skilled Nursing Growth

Evolve Therapy Services; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in New Haven, CT is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support resident care in an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will work under the Physical Therapist's supervision to deliver both individual and group therapies, conduct screenings, and contribute to treatment planning and goal setting.

The position requires an Associate's degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and ongoing commitment to continuing education to maintain licensure.

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 assist 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 including motor, balance, gait, ROM and modalities as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and team.
• Train residents and staff in the use of equipment; participate in education.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services in New Haven, CT is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support resident care in an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will work under the Physical Therapist's supervision to deliver both individual and group therapies, conduct screenings, and contribute to treatment planning and goal setting.

The position requires an Associate's degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and ongoing commitment to continuing education to maintain licensure.