Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

AristaCare Health Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services in an In-House Skilled Nursing Facility. Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and adhering to documentation standards. A minimum of an Associate's Degree and an active Physical Therapy license are required. The position offers competitive pay and medical benefits, along with opportunities for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents.
• Adhere to Company documentation and billing procedures.
• Evaluate residents for treatment planning.

Skills

Physical therapy assistant services

Documentation and billing

Evaluation and treatment planning

Communication of findings

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR systems

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant – In-House SNF

Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-House Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Purpose

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Assistant services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy assistant services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision