Physical Therapy Assistant – SNF Growth & Impact

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Warren, OH. The PTA will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver care to residents, including screenings, treatment planning, and execution of therapy modalities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, staff, and families to ensure quality resident care and compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

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 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 treatment plan that includes areas of muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and modalities.
• Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques/media and sequence of activities with input from 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 of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule for maximum productivity during 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

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Warren, OH. The PTA will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver care to residents, including screenings, treatment planning, and execution of therapy modalities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, staff, and families to ensure quality resident care and compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.