Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the United States is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to assess residents, implement treatment plans, and document progress.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited PTA program, has or is eligible for NPTE and state licensure, possesses strong communication skills, and is committed to ongoing learning and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Taken the NPTE exam or eligible to take it and have state license to practice or eligible to apply for one.
• Able to evaluate residents and document progress under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Strong communication with residents, staff and families about the program and progress.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available.
• Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under supervision.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain skills and licensure.
• Communicates effectively with residents, staff and families under supervision of PT.

Skills

Hearing ability

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Full Time/Part Time Position

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PTA,HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents, staff and family members under the supervision of the Physical Therapist so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.