PTA - In-House SNF (PRN) | Rehab Impact & Growth

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on PRN/Status

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Pahokee, FL. This PRN position supports the Physical Therapist with resident care and contributes to treatment planning and documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, executing treatment plans, and coordinating with the therapy team. Requires an active PTA license and ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consults with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Pahokee, FL. This PRN position supports the Physical Therapist with resident care and contributes to treatment planning and documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Responsibilities include conducting screenings, executing treatment plans, and coordinating with the therapy team. Requires an active PTA license and ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.