Per Diem PT Assistant - In-House SNF Rehab

Manchestercarenj; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

AristaCare seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Manchester Township, NJ. The role is Per Diem, providing PTA services and ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and communicating results to the care team and families. Requires active PT license and ongoing continuing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Adhere to procedures regarding documentation and billing of PT 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 or treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings and treatment plans to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR Systems

Job description

AristaCare seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Manchester Township, NJ. The role is Per Diem, providing PTA services and ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and communicating results to the care team and families. Requires active PT license and ongoing continuing education.