Physical Therapist Assistant

Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Ramseur (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Perks and activities

Job summary

Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Ramseur, NC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under a PT. The role emphasizes adherence to state practice guidelines, accurate documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy, have current licensure/registration, and be committed to high-quality rehab services for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA.
• Current license and/or registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under supervision of a PT according to state guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referrals to rehab.
• Document daily participation and progress in progress notes with PT co-signature.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with documentation requirements per state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Serve as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with scheduling patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically for PT services.
• Cover other therapists’ caseload during absences as needed.
• Supervise junior PTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, families.
• Provide in-service education to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Protect patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Foster positive relations with customers and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• Comply with facility policies re lunch, overtime, and time off.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Ramseur, 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:

Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activites

Qualifications: 1.Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by theAPTA. 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.

2.Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.

3.Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.

4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.

5.Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.

6.Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.

7.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.

8.Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.

9.Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.

10.Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.

11.Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.

12.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.

13.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.

14.Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.

15.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.

16.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.

17.Adhere to productivity requirements.

18.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.

19.Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.

20.Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.

21.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.