Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF (Selma)

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Selma, AL seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role can be Full Time, Part Time or PRN and emphasizes planning, implementing, and monitoring therapy plans with group and individual sessions, documentation in NetHealth EMR, and resident/family education.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in physical therapy, an active PTA license, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Commitment to 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/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations and assist in evaluation under the Physical Therapist.
• Assist in developing target lists and treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Deliver both individual and group treatments per the treatment plan, including mobility and gait training.
• Assist in selecting and adapting physical therapy techniques and modalities as directed.
• Monitor residents’ response and consult with the Physical Therapist for modifications.
• Schedule development with the team and adherence to treatment regimens.
• Train residents and families in equipment use and safety.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Maintain CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

P.T.A. license (active) in state(s) of practice

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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

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