Physical Therapy Assistant — In-House Geriatric Rehab

Evolve Therapy Services; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services in Tampa, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This role offers Full Time, Part Time, or PRN schedules and involves collaborating with a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-focused care.

You will conduct screenings, implement treatment plans, and participate in education for residents, families, and staff. An active PTA license and an associate degree are required, with continuing education encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy is required.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice is required.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• 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 assists 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 treatment plan that includes 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, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults 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 modifies 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 coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services in Tampa, FL is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This role offers Full Time, Part Time, or PRN schedules and involves collaborating with a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-focused care.

You will conduct screenings, implement treatment plans, and participate in education for residents, families, and staff. An active PTA license and an associate degree are required, with continuing education encouraged.