Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (Premimum Pay)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Temple (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Full-time status benefits

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Temple, OK. You will deliver PT services under supervision, assist in screenings, and contribute to treatment plans to improve resident mobility and function.

You will document care in NetHealth EMR, participate in patient education, and coordinate with the Physical Therapist and care team to optimize outcomes. The role supports growth and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice is required.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist in evaluation and treatment planning under the Physical Therapist.
• Contribute to treatment plans with goals and modalities.
• Document CMS-compliant care in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education to maintain licensure

Job description

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

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