Physical Therapist Assistant (New Grad Friendly) PT or PRN

Apploi; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Southport, CT. This part-time/PRN role supports a licensed Physical Therapist and focuses on resident-centered care, movement training, and functional improvements.

The PTA will conduct screenings, assist in treatment planning, and deliver both individual and group therapies while maintaining CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state of practice.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist in evaluating and establishing treatment plans with goals.
• Conduct individual and group treatment targeting strength, mobility, balance and gait.
• Monitor resident response and modify plan in consultation with PT.
• Prepare schedules with PT and team; adhere to resident calendar.
• Train residents and staff in equipment use and therapy techniques.
• Document all therapy activities and CMS-required information in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active PTA license

Continuing education commitment

Job description

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

Job Position:

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type:

Part Time or 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