Physical Therapy Assistant

Acatnorwood; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Acatnorwood is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide care according to federal, state, and local guidelines. Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with documentation standards.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy, an active license, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. The role offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents.
• Adhere to documentation and billing standards.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Physical therapy assistant services

Documentation and billing

Evaluation and treatment planning

Communication with residents and teams

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Active Physical Therapy license

Job description

Job Position

Physical Therapy Assistant – In-House SNF

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 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 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 Degreein 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