Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (Flexible Hours)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Descripción de la vacante

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Tampa, Florida. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-centered therapy services and help maintain quality care.

The role emphasizes screenings, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, and accurate CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Formación

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA license in state of practice.
• Commitment to continuing education and licensure maintenance.
• Ability to work under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and assist in evaluation under the PT direction.
• Assist in developing target lists, goals, and treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group treatment focusing on strength, mobility, gait, balance, and ROM.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and modify as indicated.
• Assist with scheduling in coordination with the PT and team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Report to work on time and maintain productivity.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Educación

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Herramientas

NetHealth EMR

Descripción del empleo

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Tampa, FL!

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:

• Associate's 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