Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Milford, Delaware is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. This per diem role offers opportunities for additional shifts as part of a full-time schedule, supporting our residents' mobility and independence in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited PTA program, possess a valid Delaware PTA license, and current CPR certification, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility providing therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current Delaware PTA license.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the physical therapist.
• Provide dynamic, creative treatments to facilitate progress.
• Monitor progress and adjust the program as needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary therapy team on rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Accredited PTA program

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.