Physical Therapy Assistant — In-House SNF | Growth & Benefits

Evolve Therapy Services; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Pahokee, FL. The PRN role supports the therapy team under a licensed Physical Therapist within CMS-compliant NetHealth EMR documentation.

Responsibilities include screenings, individualized and group treatments, progress documentation, and collaboration with residents, families, and staff to achieve optimal functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current 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 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 selecting physical therapy techniques/media and sequence of activities, adapting as indicated by resident’s performance.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in 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 Quality Assurance Program as required.
• 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

Continuing education commitment

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Pahokee, FL. The PRN role supports the therapy team under a licensed Physical Therapist within CMS-compliant NetHealth EMR documentation.

Responsibilities include screenings, individualized and group treatments, progress documentation, and collaboration with residents, families, and staff to achieve optimal functional outcomes.