Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Larel Square in Philadelphia is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our therapy department. We offer Full-Time and PRN positions to support our residents in a skilled nursing facility.

responsibilities include direct resident treatment, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and caregivers. Prior SNF clinical experience is preferred; current state licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program approved by their professional association.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

Responsibilities

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Provide excellent training for residents and caregivers.
• Documents services provided within Rehab Optima on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers in each and every interaction.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as needed.

Education

Graduated from an accredited program

Job description

Larel Square is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our therapy department.

We have Full-Time and PRN positions available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment modalities may include; individual, concurrent and group.
• Provide excellent training for residents and caregivers.
• Documents services provided within Rehab Optima on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers in each and every interaction.
• Demonstrates continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures to protect residents’ individual health information.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as needed.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduated from an accredited program approved by their professional association.
• Current licensure by the applicable state agency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

We look forward to reviewing your resume!EOE