Physical Therapy Assistant

HMG Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation is an in-house therapy company serving SNF patients within HMG facilities in Arlington, Texas. We’re seeking full-time Physical Therapist Assistants to treat residents and short-term patients at Green Oaks Heath & Rehab facility in Arlington.

The PTA will work under physician orders delivering skilled therapy, developing plans of care, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas PTA license/certification.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services according to physician orders.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care with short/long-term goals.
• Perform skilled treatments per plan of care.
• Document observations and progress within required timeframes.
• Complete timely billing for services per regulations.
• Maintain rehab gym and treatment area with infection prevention.
• Collaborate with staff to support discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Texas PTA license

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhousetherapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.We’re currently seeking Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant's/PTA's to treat residents and short-term patients at our Green Oaks Heath & Rehabfacility in Arlington, Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: PTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.