Physical Therapist Assistant (Flexible Scheduling)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Vernon (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Full Time Status Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Temple, OK. The role provides therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, conducts screenings, and supports plan development to improve resident mobility and function.

You will participate in individual and group treatments, educate residents and families, and help maintain compliant documentation in CMS systems.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.
• Commitment to staying current with professional development.

Aufgaben

• 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 and assist in evaluation under the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in treatment plan development with short- and long-term goals.
• Conduct individual and group treatment including strength, mobility, balance, gait, ROM and modalities.
• Participate in scheduling and coordination of resident therapy sessions.
• Train residents and family in use of equipment and adherence to plans.
• Maintain compliant and medically necessary documentation in CMS systems.

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Ongoing continuing education

Maintain current licensure and certification

Jobbeschreibung

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Temple, OK!

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full Time

Job Purpose

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• 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 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 in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements

• Associate's 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within
• Benefits based on Full Time Status