Physical Therapist Assistant (In House Therapy Team)

Apploi; Jellico (TN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Descripción de la vacante

Evolve Therapy Services in Jellico, TN seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, assist in screenings, and help develop treatment plans to improve residents' mobility and quality of life.

This PRN role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR, and collaboration with the therapy team to support resident goals.

Formación

• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing PT services under supervision.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice required.
• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Familiarity with CMS expectations and documentation in EMR systems.

Responsabilidades

• 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 the evaluation under the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in establishing target goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group treatments including strength, mobility, gait, balance, and ROM activities.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist as needed.
• Support documentation and schedules in coordination with the therapy team.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Adaptability

Time management

Educación

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Ongoing continuing education

Herramientas

NetHealth EMR

Descripción del empleo

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

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant for anIn-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

PRN

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