Physical Therapy Assistant

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Worland, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our fast-paced team. This role involves direct resident care on the PT caseload, implementing plans created by the Physical Therapist, and maintaining clear documentation for reimbursement and policy compliance.

You will collaborate with the supervising PT, participate in discharge planning, and engage in quality improvement activities while maintaining productivity as directed by the Rehabilitation Manager.

Qualifications

• Requires an accredited PTA program diploma and current licensure in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents on physical therapy caseload.
• Implement treatment plans set up by Physical Therapist.
• Document progress notes and treatment encounters in medical records.
• Identify and address issues with Rehabilitation Manager and staff as needed.
• Review caseload with supervising PT and document supervision activities.
• Participate in discharge planning and RAFT activities as required.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current licensure in State of practice (Wyoming)

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

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Job Summary:

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Essential Functions:

• Comply with State practice act and/or American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines.
• 2. Provide direct care to residents on physical therapy caseload.
• 3. Implement treatment plans set-up by Physical Therapist.
• 4. Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• 5. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• 6. Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of any Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• 7. Review caseload with supervising PT on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• 8. Document supervision activities in each resident's chart.
• 9. Participate in discharge planning as it relates to caseload and PT prescribed programs.
• 10. Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• 11. Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• 12. Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• 13. Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate and as requested by the RM.
• 14. Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• 15. Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• 16. Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• 17. Participate in writing progress notes as directed by Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) or RM.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Worland Health and Rehabilitation

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.