Skilled Nursing PT Assistant — Growth & Flexible Shifts

Evolve-Therapy-Services; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Omaha, NE. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver rehab services and participate in patient education.

Responsibilities include screenings, planning, and implementing treatment plans, both individual and group sessions, and ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR. Licensure and ongoing education are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PTA license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.
• Familiarity with CMS documentation expectations and team collaboration.

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.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying target goals and treatment plans.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned and outlined in the treatment plan.
• Assist in selecting PT techniques/media and sequence activities with input from the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents' response and modify intervention as indicated.
• Assist in scheduling resident therapies with the PT and staff.
• Train residents and families in use of equipment and techniques.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Document compliant and medically necessary notes in NetHealth EMR per CMS expectations.

Skills

Physical therapy

Assessment

Plan development

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Active PTA license in state practice

Continuing education commitment

Tools

NetHealth EMR

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Omaha, NE. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to deliver rehab services and participate in patient education.

Responsibilities include screenings, planning, and implementing treatment plans, both individual and group sessions, and ensuring CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR. Licensure and ongoing education are required.