PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Eden Senior Care; Yeadon (Delaware County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team environment

Supportive leadership staff

Competitive wages

Job summary

Eden Senior Care is looking for a compassionate PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to enhance patient performance and independence. You will develop therapy programs and collaborate with a healthcare team to provide comprehensive care.

The ideal candidate will be a certified PTA, passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles, and skilled in documentation and communication.

Join us for a great team environment, competitive wages, and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized therapy programs to enhance patient performance.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.
• Maintain and organize the therapy department.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Evidence-based practices

Documentation skills

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant certification

Job description

Edenbrook Yeadon is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PRN Physical Therapist Assistant will develop and implement individualized therapy programs to enhance patient performance and independence. The ideal candidate will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical rehabilitation through evidence-based practices. This role involves working with patients of varying needs and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Position

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the standards for rehabilitation services in accordance with the Company Mission and Goals
• Be courteous to all patients and respectful of them, their environment and their culture
• Provide quality therapy services at every patient contact, including treatment interventions, program implementation, discharge planning and related documentation and communication under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
• Prioritize and maintain a work schedule that is appropriate for the facility and in accordance with your employment
• Assist Therapy management staff in maintaining a positive, productive, and beneficial working relationship with all Facility staff
• Adhere to the policies and procedures necessary for day to day operations of the rehab department
• Screen patients to determine the need for evaluation under the supervision of the PT
• Treat patients to relieve pain and develop or restore function to achieve maximum performance under the supervision of a physical therapist
• Monitor patient response to intervention, communicate any changes and follow through with all updates to the treatment modalities, goals, and frequency as needed under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
• Fulfils documentation requirements in a complete, appropriate and timely manner
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members regarding the care of clients receiving therapy services
• Assist with data collection on patients progress under the supervising PT
• Plan for patient's discharge when maximum benefits have been met in coordination with the supervising PT supervising PT
• Provide complete and correct billing summaries as required
• Attend in-service education when provided to rehab staff
• Maintain a neat and well‑organized therapy department
• Perform administrative duties to assist in the provision of therapy services
• Identify all new rehab admissions and notify physical therapist when appropriate
• Communicate upcoming patient discharges with Facility staff as required
• Attend appropriate care plan meetings when requested
• Provide in-service education to staff when requested
• Supervise the physical therapist assistant student as appropriate
• Provide other job-related tasks and duties as assigned

Reasons to join Edenbrook

• Great team environment
• Supportive leadership staff
• Competitive Wages