Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Evolve Therapy Services; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Stamford, CT is seeking a part-time or PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, contribute to resident assessments, and help implement treatment plans.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in physical therapy, be licensed as a PTA in your practicing state, and commit to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• 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

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services in Stamford, CT is seeking a part-time or PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, contribute to resident assessments, and help implement treatment plans.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in physical therapy, be licensed as a PTA in your practicing state, and commit to ongoing education.