Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant — Elevate Resident Care

Acatmanchester; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Acatmanchester in Manchester Township, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing PTA services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires an associate's degree in physical therapy, active licensure, and ongoing continuing education.

Responsibilities include providing PTA services, documenting and billing per CMS expectations, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents per established standards of practice and company procedures.
• Adhere to procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy assistant services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Acatmanchester in Manchester Township, NJ is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing PTA services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to ensure high-quality resident care. The role requires an associate's degree in physical therapy, active licensure, and ongoing continuing education.

Responsibilities include providing PTA services, documenting and billing per CMS expectations, and collaborating with the