Per Diem PTA — Flexible Geriatric Rehab

Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation Center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Annual Reviews

Continual Education Programs

PTO and Holiday Pay

401K

Job summary

Rivertown Health and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy Team in Montgomery, AL. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver services and help residents participate in daily living activities.

The role is per diem/PRN with opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Benefits include competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
• Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Actively participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealthEMR systems.

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Job description

Rivertown Health and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy Team in Montgomery, AL. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver services and help residents participate in daily living activities.

The role is per diem/PRN with opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Benefits include competitive pay and flexible scheduling.