Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House PRN

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve-Therapy-Services seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role partners with licensed PTs to deliver patient-centered care and maintain CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsibilities include screenings, treatment planning, individual and group sessions, gait and mobility work, and education for residents and families. A PTA license in the relevant state is required, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice; ongoing learning to maintain licensure.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development to stay certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention.
• Assist in evaluations and treatment planning under the Physical Therapist's direction.
• Develop and implement target goals and treatment plans with the team.
• Deliver individual and group therapy including strength, mobility, balance, gait, and ROM activities.
• Select techniques/media and adapt activities based on resident progress.
• Monitor resident response and modify therapy as indicated by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in scheduling in coordination with the Physical Therapist and team.
• Adhere to resident schedules and treatment regimens.
• Educate residents, families, and appropriate staff on therapy use and care.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and ensure CMS documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active PTA license in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education and professional development

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

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