Resident-Focused PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering resident-centered care and therapy. You will assist with treatment, documentation, and safety, while contributing to the facility's rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities include educating residents and families, coordinating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the applicable state.
• CPR certification if required by licensure.
• Proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care software.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree PTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering resident-centered care and therapy. You will assist with treatment, documentation, and safety, while contributing to the facility's rehabilitation program.

Responsibilities include educating residents and families, coordinating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and quality care delivery.