Physical Therapist Assistant: Elevate Mobility & Patient Care

Collierville-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy and related services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will maintain professional interaction with residents and facility staff while delivering care per plan of care and regulatory guidelines.

You will screen, treat, document, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote residents' strength, mobility, and confidence, while supervising

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Valid state PTA license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Actively integrate physical therapy services into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, administrative meetings, and family conferences as directed by the physical therapist.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate patient progress and facility issues to the supervising physical therapist in a timely manner.
• Adhere to facility policies related to environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise and professional skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Healthcare environment

Supervise PTAs

Professional ethics

Education

PTA degree

State PTA license

Job description

Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy and related services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will maintain professional interaction with residents and facility staff while delivering care per plan of care and regulatory guidelines.

You will screen, treat, document, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote residents' strength, mobility, and confidence, while supervising