Physical Therapy Assistant — Collaborative Rehab & Growth

Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation; Covington (TN); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Covington, TN seeks a part-time and/or full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join an integrated therapy program. You will support licensed therapists, implement plans of care, and contribute to residents’ strength, mobility, and confidence.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, complete documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development to deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive facility environment.

Qualifications

• Effective clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
• Ability to perform duties in a healthcare environment with moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehab Techs, and/or Physical Therapy students in accordance with state practice act guidelines, providing consultation and clinical supervision and supporting clinical development in collaboration with the Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsabilités

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Actively integrate physical therapy services into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, administrative meetings, and family conferences as directed by the physical therapist.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate patient progress and facility issues to the supervising physical therapist in a timely manner.
• Adhere to facility policies related to environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise and professional skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Clinical problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Accredited PTA program graduate

State PTA license

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Covington, TN seeks a part-time and/or full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join an integrated therapy program. You will support licensed therapists, implement plans of care, and contribute to residents’ strength, mobility, and confidence.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, complete documentation, and participate in ongoing professional development to deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive facility environment.