PRN PTA: Compassionate Rehab with Flexible Schedule

Park-Highlands-Nursing-; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Park-Highlands-Nursing- is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house rehab team on a PRN basis. You will deliver person-centered care to help residents improve mobility and quality of life under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas PTA license, has SNF or long-term care experience, and is comfortable using Net Health for documentation.

Qualifications

• Active and valid Texas Physical Therapy Assistant license
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• SNF or long-term care experience preferred
• Current knowledge of physical therapy treatment practices
• Experience with Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing
• Provide skilled physical therapy services and interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Respond to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to the Physical Therapist
• Implement and modify patients’ physical therapy plans of care under PT supervision
• Measure and record patients’ motor function, strength, and muscle performance
• Monitor patient response to treatment interventions and modify approaches as clinically appropriate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely in compliance with company policies and state/federal regulatory requirements
• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab

Skills

PTA license (Texas)

SNF experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Park-Highlands-Nursing- is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our in-house rehab team on a PRN basis. You will deliver person-centered care to help residents improve mobility and quality of life under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas PTA license, has SNF or long-term care experience, and is comfortable using Net Health for documentation.