Physical Therapist Assistant

Leewood Healthcare Center; Annandale (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel between facilities

Interdisciplinary team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Leewood Healthcare Center seeks a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapeutic services under the direction of a licensed therapist. This role supports residents in achieving functional goals while ensuring care is delivered safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and reimbursement standards.

This position is ideal for a licensed Therapy Assistant who values teamwork, documentation accuracy, and quality resident outcomes.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state licensure or registration as a PTA.
• Knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient treatments as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Carry out treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and care plans.
• Document treatments, resident progress, and daily charges accurately and timely.
• Maintain productivity standards as established by the department.
• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and changes to supervising therapist.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and utilization reviews.
• Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff on restorative or home programs as directed.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment.
• Report equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in facility performance improvement initiatives.
• Travel or float between facilities as assigned, based on resident needs.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, reimbursement, and regulatory guidelines.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-focused

Educación

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic services under the direction of a licensed therapist. This role supports residents in achieving functional goals while ensuring care is delivered safely, accurately, and in compliance with regulatory and reimbursement standards.

This position is ideal for a licensed Therapy Assistant who values teamwork, documentation accuracy, and quality resident outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient treatments as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Carry out treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Document treatments, resident progress, and daily charges accurately and timely
• Maintain productivity standards as established by the department
• Communicate resident progress, concerns, and changes to supervising therapist
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and utilization reviews
• Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff on restorative or home programs as directed
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment
• Report equipment issues to appropriate personnel
• Participate in facility performance improvement initiatives
• Travel or float between facilities as assigned, based on resident needs
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, reimbursement, and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current state licensure or registration as a PTA
• Knowledge of Medicare and reimbursement regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Dependable, organized, and patient-focused

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting residents throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to clinical environments and patient care settings
• Ability to manage physical and emotional demands of patient care

Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Why Join Us

• Clinical role with direct impact on resident function and independence
• Collaborative rehab and interdisciplinary care environment
• Opportunity to grow within rehabilitation services
• Purpose-driven work in a skilled nursing setting