Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT or PRN)

Evolve Therapy Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house skilled nursing facility team. The PTA will provide therapy services under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist and help plan and implement evidence-based treatment programs for residents.

Responsibilities include screenings, participating in evaluation planning, guiding exercises for strength, mobility, balance, gait, and ROM, documenting CMS-compliant notes in NetHealth EMR, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist in evaluations and treatment planning under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in establishing target short-term and long-term goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group treatment addressing strength, mobility, balance, gait, ROM and modalities.
• Assist in selecting techniques/media and adapt plans in coordination with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ responses and consult with the PT for modifications.
• Assist in resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and team members.
• Maintain adherence to department and resident schedules and adjust as needed for treatment regimens.
• Train residents, families, and staff in equipment use and application.
• Educate residents, families, and staff about therapy plans.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education to maintain licensure

Job description

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full 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