Physical Therapy Assistant

YAD Management; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (paid time off)

401(k)

Job summary

Kenansville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Kenansville, NC is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our care team. You will provide comprehensive treatments under PT supervision, assist with patient referrals, and help manage documentation and billing for PT services.

The role requires an accredited PTA degree and an active North Carolina license/registration. Opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment are emphasized, with benefits and friendly scheduling options

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress notes with PT co-signature.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation per state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients.
• Complete billing and bill patients for PT services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• Comply with facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Education

BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy

Current license in the state (North Carolina)

Job description

Kenansville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Kenansville, NC is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING

(PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant

EXCELLENT PAY FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

NEW BENEFITS

• New added bonuses and perks!
• U earned it bonus!
• PTO!
• Paid orientation!
• Very supportive management!
• Health insurance!
• Dental insurance!
• Vision insurance!
• 401 (k)!
• Employee discounts!
• Monthly gift cards
• Very High No Frills rates!
• Same day pay option!
• Employee Engagement program!
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs!
• Company Swag!
• Annual raises!
• Opportunities for advancement!
• Birthday pay!
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents!

Qualifications

• 1. Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
• 2.Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• 2. Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• 3. Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
• 4. Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertification's and discharges.
• 5. Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• 6. Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• 7. Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• 8. Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• 9. Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• 10. Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• 11. Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• 12. Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• 13. Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• 14. Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• 15. Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• 16. Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• 17. Adhere to productivity requirements.
• 18. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• 19. Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
• 20. Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• 21. Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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