Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF

Evolve Therapy Services; Southport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Part Time Status

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Connecticut. The role is Part Time or PRN, with responsibilities to support therapy services under a Physical Therapist’s supervision.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, an active PTA license, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Experience in SNFs and CMS-compliant documentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with active PTA license.
• Continuing education to maintain licensure is expected.
• Experience providing therapy services in skilled nursing settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under supervision.
• Conduct screenings to determine need for intervention.
• Assist in evaluation and treatment planning with PT guidance.
• Administer group and individual therapy activities per plan.
• Document care in NetHealth EMR per CMS requirements.
• Collaborate with care team to meet resident goals.

Skills

PT services

Resident screenings

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

CMS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Active PTA license

Continuing education commitment

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Job Position:

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type:

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