Physical Therapy Assistant

AristaCare Health Services; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in Harmonville, PA, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support residents in an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility. You will provide physical therapy services, conduct evaluations, and develop treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy and an active license in the state of practice. The role offers competitive pay rates along with medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain current licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents.
• Conduct screenings to determine intervention needs.
• Develop treatment plans to achieve resident goals.

Skills

Physical therapy assistance

Documentation and billing

Resident evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR systems

Job description

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

Job Purpose

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Assistant services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy assistant services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Must have an active Physical Therapy 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