Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Altoona, PA. The role supports the Physical Therapist with resident progress, screenings, and treatment planning.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and commitment to ongoing education. Opportunities for growth exist within a collaborative care team and EMR documentation via NetHealth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• 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 at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying targeted goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned, including strength, mobility, balance, gait, and ROM activities.
• Assist in selecting PT techniques/media and adapt as indicated by the resident’s performance.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the PT for modifications.
• Establish and modify individual resident schedules with the PT and team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedules and adjust as needed for treatment regimens.
• Train resident, family and staff in the use of equipment and participate in education.
• Maintain sound clinical judgment in planning, implementing, and following up on therapy programs.
• Ensure compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Job description

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

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