Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) In House 028

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a skilled nursing facility. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential physical therapy services under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Your responsibilities will include conducting resident screenings, developing treatment plans, and ensuring quality care. This position not only allows you to make a significant impact on residents' lives but also emphasizes continuous professional development through unlimited continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Unlimited CEU package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license required.
• Ongoing continuing education for licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering physical therapy services.
• Conduct screenings and monitor resident responses to interventions.
• Complete documentation as per CMS expectations.

Skills

Physical Therapy Techniques

Patient Assessment

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

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 may be directed by the Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

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 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 goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities, and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification - Evolve Therapy Services provides unlimited CEU package through MedBridge partnership.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.