Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

Healthmark Rehabilitation, Willowbrook Nursing Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation seeks a PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Willowbrook Nursing Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The PTA will treat residents and short-term patients under physician orders within an in-house therapy program.

Responsibilities include developing and following a plan of care, performing skilled treatments, documenting progress, and ensuring timely billing and compliant documentation. Texas PTA license is required; prior geriatric rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: PTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists develop an overall therapy plan of care including treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency, and measurable short- and long-term goals that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice and guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to the established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient responses to interventions, progress, and notable changes within required timeframes.
• Completes all documentation timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing on the date of provided skilled services, in compliance with regulations.

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

PRN Willowbrook Nursing Center, Nacogdoches, TX, US

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhouse therapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking PRN Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA'sto treat residents and short-term patients at our Willowbrookfacility in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: PTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.