Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Milford, Delaware is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This per diem/Full Time role provides therapy services in a skilled nursing facility, helping residents regain independence under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Ideal candidates hold a Delaware PTA license, CPR certification, and have 2+ years of SNF experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and a compassionate approach to

Qualifications

• Experience providing physical therapy in a skilled nursing facility.
• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current Delaware PTA license and CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist to restore function and performance.
• Provide dynamic, creative, and challenging treatments to patients to facilitate progress.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust the therapy plan as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary therapy team to establish rehabilitation plans.
• Educate patients and families to promote independence under supervision.

Skills

Experience in SNF

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Delaware PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Shift Type: Full Time & PRN

Location: Milford, Delaware

Company: Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

About Us: Our mission is to be an employer of choice in the greater Milford Community as we meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents in a compassionate environment that promotes dignity and respect. We are guided by the belief that it takes a village to care for the elderly, with each member of our team focused on the preservation of each resident’s quality of life.

Job Summary:

Polaris Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. As a per diem employee, you will provide therapy services to patients in our skilled nursing facility, helping them recover their independence and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist to restore function and performance

• Provide dynamic, creative, and challenging treatments to patients to facilitate progress and improvement

• Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities and adjust the treatment program to obtain improved progress

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary therapy team members to provide input regarding patient needs and establish a rehabilitation plan

• Maintain positive interaction with patients, families, and caregivers while providing instruction and education for the skills and functions essential for promoting patient independence in collaboration with the supervising physical therapist

Qualifications:

• Experience providing physical therapy to patients in a skilled nursing facility

• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license for the state of Delaware

• Current CPR certificate

• Must have good organizational skills, time management skills, and good verbal/written communication skills

Minimum Years of Experience: 2

(Note: Salary, Benefits, and Level of Education are placeholders and should be replaced with the actual values if provided.