Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Yad Healthcare; Pink Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid orientation

Job summary

Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in North Carolina is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide comprehensive treatment under a PT supervision and to assist with patient referrals to rehab. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to physician orders, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

You will participate in scheduling, billing for PT services, and may supervise junior PTA staff or students while maintaining professional relations with patients and

Qualifications

• BA or Associate's degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-recognized)
• Current license/registration to practice in the state

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment under supervision of a PT per state guidelines
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and refer them to rehab
• Document patient participation and progress with PT co-signature
• Ensure MD orders for treatments, recertifications and discharges
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as directed by Supervisor
• Schedule patients and assist with caseload management
• Complete billing and bill patients for PT services rendered
• Supervise junior PTA staff or students as needed
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients and families
• Provide in-service education on patient care as needed
• Comply with all safety, confidentiality and facility policies

Education

BA or Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Current license in the state

Job description

Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Wallace, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

PTA

NOW HIRING:

(PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant

NEW BENEFITS!

• New added bonuses and perks!
• U earned it bonus!
• PTO!
• Paid orientation!
• Very supportive management!
• Health insurance!
• Dental insurance!
• Vision insurance!
• 401 (k)!
• Employee discounts!
• Monthly gift cards
• Very High No Frills rates!
• Same day pay option!
• Employee Engagement program!
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs!
• Company Swag!
• Annual raises!
• Opportunities for advancement!
• Birthday pay!
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents!

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
2. Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
2. Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
3. Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
4. Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertification's and discharges.
5. Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
6. Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
7. Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
8. Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
9. Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
10. Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
11. Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
12. Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
13. Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
14. Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
15. Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
16. Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
17. Adhere to productivity requirements.
18. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
19. Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.
20. Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
21. Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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