Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) In House 018
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Job Position: Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility.
Job Type: PRN.
Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
Job Functions:
- Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the 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 and long-term goals, and treatment plans.
- Conduct individual and group treatments as assigned, focusing on areas such as muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion, and modalities.
- Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media based on resident performance and consultation with the Physical Therapist.
- Monitor residents’ responses to interventions and consult with the Physical Therapist if modifications are needed.
- Assist in establishing and modifying resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and team members.
- Adhere to department and resident schedules, modifying as appropriate for treatment regimens.
- Train residents, families, and staff in the use or application of equipment.
- Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluating, planning, implementing, and following up on resident therapy programs.
- Report to work on time and coordinate schedules for maximum productivity.
- Participate in Quality Assurance programs as required.
- Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems as per CMS expectations.
Education & Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Maintain ongoing continuing education and professional development.
- Hold an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state(s) of practice.
- Maintain current licensure and certification through ongoing education.