Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) New Grad Mentorship (Webster)

Apploi; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Webster, MA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to work in an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. The PTA will perform therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, conduct resident screenings, help plan care, and support group and individual sessions focused on mobility, strength, balance and functional goals.

The role requires an active PTA license in the state, an accredited associate degree, and ongoing continuing education to maintain

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Assist in evaluations and develop treatment plans with the PT.
• Deliver individual and group therapies focusing on strength, mobility, balance and gait.
• Assist in selecting techniques/media and adapt as needed.
• Monitor resident response and modify plan with PT direction.
• Establish and modify resident schedules with the PT and team.
• Educate residents, families and staff on therapy use of equipment.
• Document in CMS-compliant NetHealth EMR accurately.
• Participate in QA activities and maintain scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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

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

Job Type: Full Time

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