PRN Licensed PTA - Geriatric Rehab & Skilled Therapy

Healthmark Rehabilitation, Willowbrook Nursing Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation seeks a PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Willowbrook Nursing Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The PTA will treat residents and short-term patients under physician orders within an in-house therapy program.

Responsibilities include developing and following a plan of care, performing skilled treatments, documenting progress, and ensuring timely billing and compliant documentation. Texas PTA license is required; prior geriatric rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists develop an overall therapy plan of care including treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency, and measurable short- and long-term goals that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice and guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to the established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient responses to interventions, progress, and notable changes within required timeframes.
• Completes all documentation timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing on the date of provided skilled services, in compliance with regulations.

Job description

HealthMark Rehabilitation seeks a PRN Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Willowbrook Nursing Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. The PTA will treat residents and short-term patients under physician orders within an in-house therapy program.

Responsibilities include developing and following a plan of care, performing skilled treatments, documenting progress, and ensuring timely billing and compliant documentation. Texas PTA license is required; prior geriatric rehab experience preferred.