Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF (FT or PRN) New Haven or Fairfield

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve-Therapy-Services seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Danbury, CT. The role supports a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver patient-focused therapy and participate in care planning within CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities include screenings, treatment under supervision, and documentation in NetHealth EMR. Requires an accredited PTA program degree and an active PTA license, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice.
• 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 to determine need for intervention or treatment.
• Assist in evaluation planning and target setting with the Physical Therapist.
• Carry out prescribed treatment plans including mobility, balance, strengthening, ROM and modalities.
• Assist in documenting compliant and medical necessary CMS CMS in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Continuing education commitment

Job description

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