Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Kadima Healthcare Group; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our care team at the Palmyra facility. The PTA will implement treatment plans, assist in mobility and balance activities, and help with patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications include an active PTA license, CPR/BLS certification, and prior skilled nursing experience preferred. The role involves documenting progress notes and maintaining productivity in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Current BLS or CPR certification is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and balance activities as outlined by the PT.
• Administer physical agents (heat, cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound) and assist residents with devices.
• Observe residents before, during, and after therapy; report status changes or adverse reactions to the supervising PT.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and billing records in compliance with federal and state regulations (CMS).
• Instruct residents, families, and facility staff on prescribed exercises, safety techniques, and discharge plans.
• Maintain established productivity levels and efficiency standards set by administration.

Skills

Gait training

Therapeutic exercises

Patient instruction

Documentation

Education

PTA licensure

Job description

Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra is looking to hire a PTA to join our team!

Our mission at Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide for them a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.

Treatment Implementation: Conduct therapeutic exercises, gait training, and balance activities as outlined in the PT’s plan of care.

• Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. Assist and train residents in using devices like walkers, canes, and prosthetics.

• Observe residents before, during, and after therapy; report status changes or adverse reactions to the supervising PT.

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and billing records, in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CMS standards).

• Instruct residents, families, and facility staff on prescribed exercises, safety techniques, and discharge plans.

• Maintain established productivity levels and efficiency standards set by the administration.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure:Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Certification:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is often required.

• Experience:Previous experience in a skilled nursing is typically preferred.

Physical Requirements
The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for long periods, kneel, stoop, and lift or move patients and heavy equipment

We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical, disabilities, veterans, or any other protected status. We also comply with all laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.