PTA: Transform Lives Through Collaborative Rehab

ClearView Healthcare Management; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy program. You will provide physical therapy services under a licensed PT, support daily treatment plans, and help residents improve strength and mobility with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervision of rehab technicians, documentation, and active participation in case management and care conferences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Valid state PTA license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic internet navigation.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist.
• Assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluations as appropriate.
• Implement treatment for all assigned patients in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.
• Provide direct supervision to rehabilitation technicians during group and individual treatment.
• Actively integrate physical therapy services into facility and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Participate in utilization review, case management, care conferences, administrative meetings, and family conferences as directed by the physical therapist.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare professionals and colleagues.
• Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintain awareness of changes in patient conditions and programs and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Adhere to facility policies related to safety, infection control, and privacy.
• Enhance clinical expertise through continuing education and professional development.
• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Internet navigation

Education

PTA program graduate

State PTA license

Job description

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our in-house therapy program. You will provide physical therapy services under a licensed PT, support daily treatment plans, and help residents improve strength and mobility with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include supervision of rehab technicians, documentation, and active participation in case management and care conferences.