Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to empower individuals with neurological conditions. This role involves providing physical therapy services, maintaining documentation, and participating in staff development, all aimed at enhancing patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
• Effective communication in verbal and written interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Maintains patient treatment and billing documentation.
• Attends internal staff development programs and meetings.

Skills

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Organization skills

Education

Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Basic Life Support or CPR certification

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

At Rehab Without Walls, we are passionate about providing high-quality neuro rehabilitation to individuals in the comfort of their homes and local communities. We're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! If you're dedicated to empowering individuals with neurological conditions to regain independence and live life to the fullest, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Treatment
• Confers with Physical Therapist regularly regarding patient’s plan of treatment, status of progress toward goals, questions and concerns
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, treatment and department areas
• Reports any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel to ensure that it is maintained in good working order
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the Physical Therapist of record and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function. Incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehabilitation program
• Maintains and submits patient treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant by state in which practicing
• Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $35.00 - $40.00 / Hour