Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF (5K SO)

Evolve Therapy Services; North Platte (NE); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Resumo da oferta

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in North Platte, NE. This full-time role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and flexibility in scheduling, with options for part-time or PRN.

Responsibilities include delivering PT services under supervision, conducting screenings, developing treatment plans with the PT, and educating residents and families. A PTA license and APTA-approved degree are required, with ongoing education encouraged.

Qualificações

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
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Responsabilidades

• 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 and assist in the evaluation under the Physical Therapist's direction.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group treatment focusing on strength, mobility, gait, balance and ROM.
• Assist in selecting PT techniques/media and adapting as needed.
• Monitor residents’ response to therapy and consult the PT for modifications.
• Help establish and adjust resident schedules with the team.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy use and safety.
• Document CMS-compliant and medically necessary notes in NetHealth EMR.

Conhecimentos

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical treatment planning

Formação académica

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education and licensure maintenance

Ferramentas

NetHealth EMR

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in North Platte, NE!

Job Position: Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: Full Time ($5,000 sign on bonus + flexible scheduling!), 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