Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time

Outcome HC; Wyndmoor (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wyndmoor, PA, is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. In this full-time role, you will work closely with patients to deliver high-quality PT services and help implement individualized plans of care.

You will supervise therapy assistants and students, coordinate treatment goals with an interdisciplinary team, document clinical progress, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with a valid state license or eligibility.
• Ability to supervise therapy assistants and students per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise therapists assistants and therapy students in direct patient care per plan of care.
• Develop effective treatment plans focused on functional, goal-based outcomes.
• Record clinical documentation and daily treatment charges.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and family members.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary meetings.

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.