PTA in Skilled Nursing: FT/PT/PRN Roles

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Growth opportunities

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Freeport, IL is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This position offers Full Time, Part Time or PRN opportunities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, and help develop treatment plans. The role includes individual and group therapy focusing on strength, mobility, gait, and functional skills. Illinois PTA license and ongoing professional development are required.

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.
• Assumes responsibility for 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 areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, balance and modes.
• 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

CMS NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services, LLC in Freeport, IL is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility. This position offers Full Time, Part Time or PRN opportunities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will conduct screenings, assist in evaluations, and help develop treatment plans. The role includes individual and group therapy focusing on strength, mobility, gait, and functional skills. Illinois PTA license and ongoing professional development are required.