Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF (Freeport IL)

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The role supports a Licensed Physical Therapist with resident care, screenings, evaluations, and treatment planning.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in physical therapy and an active PTA license, with ongoing education to maintain licensure. This full-/part-time PRN position offers opportunities for growth within the therapy team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice is required.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance.

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.
• Assist in evaluations under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Help identify short- and long-term goals and treatment plans with the Physical Therapist.
• Deliver individual and group treatments covering strength, mobility, balance, and ROM activities as outlined in the plan.
• Assist in selecting therapy techniques/media and adapt as indicated.
• Monitor resident response to treatment and discuss modifications with the PT.
• Assist in creating and adjusting resident schedules with the PT and team.
• Adhere to department and resident schedules and modify as needed for treatment.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on equipment use.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment in planning and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Maintain punctuality and productive schedules during shifts.
• Support Quality Assurance activities and CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

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

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type

Full Time, 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