PRN Physical Therapy Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Benefits

YAD Healthcare; Courtland (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly raise

Same-day pay

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Courtland, VA, is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to support the rehab team. You will provide treatment under supervision, assist with patient referrals, document progress, ensure orders are obtained, and participate in meetings within a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate or BA in Physical Therapy and current state license/registration, joining a collaborative interdisciplinary team with competitive wages and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager.

Education

PT license (state)

Job description

Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Courtland, VA, is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to support the rehab team. You will provide treatment under supervision, assist with patient referrals, document progress, ensure orders are obtained, and participate in meetings within a long-term care setting.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate or BA in Physical Therapy and current state license/registration, joining a collaborative interdisciplinary team with competitive wages and