Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Elkton Opco, LLC; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkton Opco, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services under physician orders and to support the rehab team in achieving optimal patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate progress reporting, adherence to confidentiality, and ongoing professional development through continuing education.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and current state license.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations relating to the treatment environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures, tests, and complex treatments for safe, effective evaluation and treatment.
• Participates in continuing education for professional growth.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate billing information daily as per procedures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Participates in family meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to Rehabilitation documentation requirements and policies.
• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate.
• Reviews facility policies and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Clinical teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant must have: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

The Physical Therapy Assistant:

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Physical Therapist
• Assists Physical Therapist in performing procedures, test and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate