Physical Therapy Assistant

Chapel Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Randallstown, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Job summary

Chapelhillnrc in Randallstown, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to provide quality care in an affiliated skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will assist in planning and delivering therapy services under supervision.

This position offers competitive pay rates and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state Physical Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine need for intervention.
• Monitor residents’ responses to interventions and consult with the Physical Therapist.

Skills

Physical Therapy Services

Screening Residents

Individual and Group Treatment

Monitoring Resident Response

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Active state Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN

Are you a hard-working compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant? We want you!

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization. We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for one of our affiliated SNF facility CHAPEL HILL NURSING CENTER located in RANDALLSTOWN, MARYLAND.

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

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 the Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities, and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
• Experience assisting with resident therapy programs (optional, but preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates (based on full‑time status).
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.