Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, a therapy management organization, is hiring Physical Therapist Assistants for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Frenchburg, KY. The position involves providing therapy services, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with physical therapists while ensuring high-quality resident care.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Growth opportunities from within

Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Responsible for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents and assist in evaluations.
• Assist in planning and developing treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Physical Therapy techniques

Sound judgment

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House

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Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Frenchburg, KY.

Job Position: Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time or PRN

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be direction by Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
  
  
  

Education & Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within
• Benefits based on Full Time Status

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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