PTA for Skilled Nursing | Growth Opportunities & Benefits

Evolve Therapy Services; Manchester (NH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status

Résumé du poste

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility position in Reading, MA. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services in accordance with federal and state standards.

The role emphasizes screenings, goal setting, and both individual and group treatments, with focus on mobility, strength, gait, balance, and modalities. Licensure and ongoing continuing education are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes muscle strength, mobility, gait, balance, and modalities.
• Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques/media and sequence of activities, adapting as indicated by resident performance in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Formation

Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice

Description du poste

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility position in Reading, MA. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services in accordance with federal and state standards.

The role emphasizes screenings, goal setting, and both individual and group treatments, with focus on mobility, strength, gait, balance, and modalities. Licensure and ongoing continuing education are required.