PTA – In-House SNF Therapy (Part-Time/PRN)

Evolve Therapy Services; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house team at the Grand Island facility. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver patient-focused rehabilitation programs for residents in an SNF setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, documentation, scheduling, and education for residents and families, with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.

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.

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 muscle strength, coordination, mobility, balance, gait training, and ROM activities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult 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.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join our in-house team at the Grand Island facility. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver patient-focused rehabilitation programs for residents in an SNF setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, documentation, scheduling, and education for residents and families, with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.