Physical Therapist Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Tuttle (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Tuttle, OK is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to provide resident-centered therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the care team to promote mobility and independence for residents.

Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. This role requires thorough documentation in NetHealthEMR to CMS expectations, active participation in

Qualifications

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

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 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 consults 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 inNetHealthEMR systems
• Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice

Continuing education to maintain licensure

Job description

Job Location

Tuttle Care Center - Tuttle, OK 73089

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determineneedfor intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals andassistsin the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-termgoalsand 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 theresident’sperformance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults 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 inNetHealthEMR systems
• Performs other tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

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