Physical Therapy Assistant — In-House SNF Growth & Benefits

Evolve-Therapy-Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Deptford, NJ. This full-time role supports the Physical Therapist in delivering comprehensive therapy services and resident care.

The PTA will conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, participate in treatment planning, and help implement individual and group therapies, while ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

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 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.
• Assist in establishing and modifying 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.
• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• 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 in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education and professional development

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Deptford, NJ. This full-time role supports the Physical Therapist in delivering comprehensive therapy services and resident care.

The PTA will conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, participate in treatment planning, and help implement individual and group therapies, while ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.