Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Waverly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Waverly (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Same day pay option

Annual raises

Job summary

Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Waverly, VA, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a growing care team. You will provide direct patient care under a PT, support patient progress, and ensure compliant documentation and MD order adherence.

The role offers a flexible schedule, competitive wages, paid time off, and opportunities for growth and team activities within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA
• Current license/registration in the state

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT per state guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient participation and progress with Co-signature by PT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications, and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation and state guideline requirements.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as directed.
• Act as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with scheduling of patients and caseload management.
• Complete billing and bill patients for PT services rendered.
• Supervise junior PTA staff or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relations with staff, patients and families.
• Provide in-service education to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and community as needed.
• Comply with facility safety policies and patient confidentiality rules.
• Present a professional image, adhere to schedule, and meet productivity goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Waverly Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Waverly, VA, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities
• Same Day Pay Option
• Annual Raises

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertification's and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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