Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

Healthmark Rehabilitation, Hewitt Nursing & Rehabilitation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation is seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistants/PTA to evaluate and treat residents at Hewitt Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Hewitt, Texas. The role collaborates with a large interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include implementing plans of care, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and infection control. Texas PTA license is required; prior geriatric rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas license/certification for PTA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function in multi-faceted systems and interact with all levels.
• Demonstrates time management and organization.
• Geriatric rehabilitation setting experience preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services per physician orders and accepted professional practices.
• Develops an overall therapy plan of care with goals, duration and frequency, and discharge plan; follows guidelines.
• Performs skilled treatments according to the plan of care.
• Documents observations and patient progress within required timeframes.
• Completes billing accurately on the date of service per regulations.
• Maintains rehab gym and treatment areas with infection prevention measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical judgment

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Texas PTA license

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant/PTA (PRN)

PRN Hewitt Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hewitt, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2198

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhouse therapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking PRN Physical Therapist Assistants/PTA'sto evaluate and treat residents and short-term patients at our Hewitt Rehabilitation & Wellness Centerin Hewitt, Texas.

8836 Mars Dr., Hewitt, TX 76643

The right candidates will provide services consistent with professional standards and policies. To participate in the development of clinical programs necessary to achieve patient care objectives.

This position is delegated the responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties in adherence with Company mission, values, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Texas license/certification for appropriate discipline: PTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work in a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and on a large interdisciplinary team, reach out to learn more about this position.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.