PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Champion Care; Grand Bay (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

PTO & Holidays

401K

Job summary

Greenway Health and Rehab is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy Team. You will work under a Physical Therapist to empower residents in activities of daily living and help develop treatment plans supporting patient growth.

This is a full-time position with flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings to determine intervention/treatment needs.
• Develop and modify treatment plans with the Physical Therapist.
• Deliver individual and group therapy as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Document CMS-compliant records in EMR systems.
• Educate residents, families and staff on therapy activities.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating resident therapy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and program evaluation.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Active PTA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Greenway Health and Rehabis hiring compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our Therapy Team.As a PTA, you will work alongside our growing department of therapists empowering patients to participate in their activities of daily living. In addition, you will help develop strategies and treatment plans to support patient growth and ability to overcome challenges.

This position is Full-Time with flexibility.

Job Functions:

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.

• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals todeterminethe needfor 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 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 residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.

• Actively participate in resident, family, and staff education.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.

• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.

• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in EMR systems

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

• Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.

• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Scheduling

• Annual Reviews

• Employee Appreciation Programs and Rewards

• Continual Education Programs

• PTO and Holiday Pay

• 401K

• Career Growth Development

• Low staff to patient ratios

• Employee Referral Program

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Life and Disability Insurance

• and much more!

Greenway Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Keywords: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, LTC, SNF, Physical Therapist, PTA