Physical Therapist Assistant

YAD Healthcare; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly raise

Same day pay

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide comprehensive patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA degree, current NC license/registration, and ability to document daily patient participation and progress. The facility offers a competitive wages and benefits package, flexible schedule, paid time off, yearly raise and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a PTA degree recognized by NC licensing authorities.
• Current license/registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT.
• Document patient participation and progress daily with PT co-signature.
• Ensure physician orders for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with scheduling and interdepartmental coordination.
• Attend rehab meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision to junior PTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients and families.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality, and productivity guidelines.

Skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Scheduling

Billing

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in NC

Job description

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Hertford, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant

Benefits:

• Yearly Raise
• Same Day Pay Option
• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA. 2. Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.

• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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