Physical Therapist Assistant

Southwest LTC; Temple (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest LTC is hiring a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for Temple Manor Nursing Home in Temple, Oklahoma. The role involves providing physical therapy services under supervision and conducting evaluations to assess residents' needs.

Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and an active Physical Therapy Assistant license. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress and ensuring compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under supervision.
• Conduct screenings of residents for intervention needs.
• Assist in establishing and modifying resident schedules.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Temple Manor Nursing Home - Temple, OK 73568

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists 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 the selection of 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 modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.