Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Competitive Pay

One location

Benefits package and 401k

PTO - holidays, vacation, sick leave

Orientation and training

Team-centered culture

Employee appreciation

Job summary

Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Greensburg, PA, is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for PRN per diem coverage. The role focuses on delivering high-quality therapy services to residents at a 137-bed skilled nursing facility and collaborating with a dedicated rehab team.

The position requires PTA graduation, PA license, and prior experience as an assistant in medical settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program and valid PA license.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university for PTA.
• Experience as an assistant in a hospital, nursing facility, or related medical setting.
• Ability to interpret physical therapy policies and procedures.
• Post offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, organizing, developing, and delivering Physical Therapy Services per standards.
• Provide individual therapy services per care plans.
• Assist in resident assessments as needed.
• Assist in developing therapy plans with MDS.
• Keep therapist informed to adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare equipment and orient residents to procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and care plan implementation.
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments.
• Follow safety standards in the therapy department.
• Maintain therapy area and supplies.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate’s Degree in PTA

PA PTA license (Indirect License)

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – PRN/Per Diem

Benefits of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Daily PayOption! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay
• One location; No daily travel!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

227 Sand Hill Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601

Are you a highly skilled, compassionatePhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA)looking for a flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at a 137 bed industry leading Skilled nursing facility? Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has the perfect opportunity for YOU!

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Requirements of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

• Graduate of an accredited PTA is required and must have a valid professional license by discipline for state of PAIndirect License required.
• Must possess, an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university for Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Must have experience in an assistant capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must possess the ability to interpret the policies and procedures of physical therapy.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Rehabilitation Techs are utilized to assist therapists with resident transport and administrative functions. The rehab department utilizes Optima Therapy for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of each therapist. The facility has a 7-day a week, In-House comprehensive rehabilitation program that is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Our rehab positions are stable and secure at one location. Each rehab department offers spacious state of the art equipment and ADL Suites.

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Your primary focus will be to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and delivering of Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident is continuously maintained.
• Providing individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.
• Assisting in resident assessment activities as needed
• Assisting as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.
• Keeping the Physical Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.
• Briefing residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and preparing necessary equipment.
• Participating in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.
• Coordinating therapy appointments with other departments.
• Following physical therapy department safety standards.
• Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.

Twin Lakes Rehab and Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.