PRN/ Full time licensed Physical therapy Assistant (PTA)

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for per diem and full-time roles to support residents' rehabilitation plans.

The PTA collaborates with therapists and other staff to deliver care within center policies and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in physical or occupational therapy and an active state license or equivalent certification, with experience in geriatric settings.

Qualifications

• Graduated with an associate's degree in physical or occupational therapy.
• Currently licensed or equivalent certification in the designated state.
• Eligible to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support treatment plans for each resident.
• Communicate resident progress with supervising therapist.
• Document therapy sessions and outcomes per policy.
• Provide feedback to therapists and rehabilitation leadership.
• Participate in center processes and services.
• Assist with marketing efforts as directed.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Regulatory knowledge

Geriatrics

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Per diem/Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) POSITION SUMMARY:

A licensed/certified therapy assistant overall responsibility is to assist and support the plan of treatment for each resident/resident assigned. The assistant is an active participant in the center and an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Education:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Assistant is licensed or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body.

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Professional Experience:

• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prefer-experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.
• Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) Licensure: Current state licensure in respective discipline

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards as directed by the therapists’ plan of care.
• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident/resident condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.
• Performs the necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center directed processes and services.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
• Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
• May travel to other facilities to provide treatments.
• Performs other duties as required.

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