In-House PT Assistant - SNF, Hadley MA (Sign-On)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Hadley, MA is seeking a driven Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-centered care and participate in plan of care development.

The role emphasizes screenings, treatment planning, and hands-on therapy across strength, mobility, gait, and modalities while ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• 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, 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 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

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Hadley, MA is seeking a driven Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-centered care and participate in plan of care development.

The role emphasizes screenings, treatment planning, and hands-on therapy across strength, mobility, gait, and modalities while ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires.