In-House PTA — Geriatric Rehab Specialist

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Apple River (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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 is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team in Freeport, IL. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide direct PT services to residents.

The role includes screenings, treatment planning, both individual and group sessions, and documentation in NetHealth EMR. Applicants must hold a PTA license and an associate degree in physical therapy.

Qualifications

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

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 as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan including muscle strength, mobility, balance, gait training and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult 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.
• 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 is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team in Freeport, IL. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide direct PT services to residents.

The role includes screenings, treatment planning, both individual and group sessions, and documentation in NetHealth EMR. Applicants must hold a PTA license and an associate degree in physical therapy.