Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Alabama; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Résumé du poste

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Butler, AL. This PRN position supports the Physical Therapist and care team to deliver resident-centered therapy services on-site.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license in the state. Ongoing professional development and CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR are required.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Ability to maintain CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsabilités

• Provide physical therapy services under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine need for intervention.
• Assist in evaluating residents under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Develop treatment plans with target goals and timelines.
• Carry out individual and group treatments focusing on strength, mobility, balance, gait, and ROM.

Connaissances

Patient care

Team coordination

Documentation

CMS NetHealth

Formation

Associate's degree in physical therapy

PTA license

Description du poste

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

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