PRN Physical Therapist Assistant: Elevate Resident Mobility

Vantage Care, LLC; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Vantage Care, LLC invites a licensed PTA to join our Westfield, MA facility on a PRN basis. You will support the physical therapy team by assisting with treatments and contributing to residents' functional goals.

Responsibilities include assisting PT with Plan of Care, documenting per policy, and guiding care partners and families. Prior LTC experience is preferred and licensure eligibility in the state is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of APTA accredited PTA program and eligible for licensure in the state they are practicing in.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Assists the PT in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
• Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in PT to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all PT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Working with PT, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Education

APTA accredited PTA program

Eligible for licensure in practicing state

Job description

Vantage Care, LLC invites a licensed PTA to join our Westfield, MA facility on a PRN basis. You will support the physical therapy team by assisting with treatments and contributing to residents' functional goals.

Responsibilities include assisting PT with Plan of Care, documenting per policy, and guiding care partners and families. Prior LTC experience is preferred and licensure eligibility in the state is required.