Physical Therapist Assistant (New Grad Friendly)

Apploi; Lone Grove (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house Skilled Nursing Facility team in Oklahoma. The PTA will support the Physical Therapist, conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, and help develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on strength, mobility, balance, gait, and functional activities.

You will participate in both individual and group sessions, adapt techniques, monitor progress, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality resident

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy is required.
• Licensed PTA in the states of practice is required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

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 and assist in the evaluation under the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in treatment planning with target goals and treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group treatment addressing muscle strength, mobility, balance, gait, ROM and modalities.
• Assist in selecting and sequencing therapy techniques/media with guidance from the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents' response to intervention and adjust as indicated by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in creating and modifying resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and team.
• Adhere to resident schedules and adjust as needed for treatment regimens.
• Educate residents, family, and staff on therapy equipment use.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in therapy evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up.
• Report to work on time and optimize productivity during shift.
• Assist with Quality Assurance activities as required.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

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

Continuing education and licensure maintenance

Job description

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