Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company Match

Company Provided Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Maternity Leave

Long Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

In Facility Training/Inservice

Employee Assistance Program

Free Will/Estate Planning

Verizon Wireless Discount

Costco Membership Discount (DE only)

Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (

Purchasing Power

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. You will conduct screenings and evaluations, develop care plans to restore function, and promote mobility and quality of life for patients.

You will document findings, support discharge planning, and use evidence-based techniques to improve strength, range of motion, and gait in a compassionate, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Current Delaware license as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• CPR certification up to date.
• Experience with screenings and evaluations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all required documentation related to screenings and evaluations.
• Assist in administering standardized tests/measures (e.g., BORG, TUG, 6MWT) for evaluations and discharge planning.
• Assess pain, strength, ROM, motor/sensory function, functional capacity, and vital signs as needed.
• Apply evidence-based techniques and routines to improve mobility, balance, and gait.

Skills

Screenings

Evaluations

Documentation

Test & measures

Evidence-based care

Mobility & gait

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19808, Cadia Healthcare - Pike Creek is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Benefits and Perks We Offer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Assist in administering standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Delaware.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.