Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation; Wyndmoor (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. The PTA will work closely with patients, clients, and staff to deliver high-quality therapy services in a supportive environment.

The role requires supervising therapy students, developing treatment plans with measurable outcomes, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapists and therapy students in direct patient care per plan of care and regulations.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and obtain approvals from referring physician.
• Record clinical documentation according to regulatory guidelines and daily treatment charges.
• Participate in discharge planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, and care conferences.
• Instruct families and nursing staff on restorative/home programs.

Education

Licensed PTA (or eligible)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time

Job Summary

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. As a PTA, you will work closely with patients, clients, and team members to provide high-quality physical therapy services. We are seeking a motivated and experienced PTA to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members.
• Consistently attend work and provide appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off.
• Maintain productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.
• Participate in discharge planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Work Environment

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas.
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.

Travel and Flexibility

• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• May involve overnight travel.
• Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor.
• Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non-paid allocated lunch times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided.