PTA: Flexible Rehab Assistant Driving Patient Progress

Warsaw Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Keener (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages and benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Warsaw Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Warsaw, NC is seeking a physical therapy assistant to join our Long Term Care team. This position supports PTs in delivering comprehensive treatments and helps plan patient progress.

The ideal candidate has a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA and holds current state licensure/registration; you will participate in care, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy 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.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• 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.
• Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Education

BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA recognized)

Job description

Warsaw Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Warsaw, NC is seeking a physical therapy assistant to join our Long Term Care team. This position supports PTs in delivering comprehensive treatments and helps plan patient progress.

The ideal candidate has a BA or Associate degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA and holds current state licensure/registration; you will participate in care, documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork to support resident well-being.