In-House SNF Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Impact

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Oakdale (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Oakdale, NY. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will provide direct PT services, perform screenings, and support residents’ mobility and functional goals day-by-day.

You will also assist in planning and implementing treatment plans, document progress in NetHealth EMR, and.collaborate with the care team to promote quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA 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, balance and gait training.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active PTA license in state(s) of practice

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Oakdale, NY. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will provide direct PT services, perform screenings, and support residents’ mobility and functional goals day-by-day.

You will also assist in planning and implementing treatment plans, document progress in NetHealth EMR, and.collaborate with the care team to promote quality resident care.