Physical Therapy Assistant — Skilled Nursing Facility Growth

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Dubuque, IA seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to support an in-house skilled nursing facility. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-centered care.

Responsibilities include screenings, assisting treatment plans, group sessions, documentation in NetHealth CMS, and education of residents' families and staff. Requires an active PTA license and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and licensure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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 targets, short-/long-term goals, and treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group treatment focusing on strength, mobility, balance, gait, ROM and modalities.
• Assist in selecting PT techniques/media and sequence activities per resident performance and PT input.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult PT for modifications.
• Assist in establishing and modifying resident schedules with PT and team members.
• Adhere to department/resident schedules and adjust as needed for treatments.
• Train residents and families in equipment use; participate in education of residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, and follow-up of therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule for productivity.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interprofessional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy

Active PTA license

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Dubuque, IA seeks a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to support an in-house skilled nursing facility. You will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver resident-centered care.

Responsibilities include screenings, assisting treatment plans, group sessions, documentation in NetHealth CMS, and education of residents' families and staff. Requires an active PTA license and ongoing training.