Therapy - PTA

Cynet HealthStaff; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week therapy assignment in Texas. The role focuses on rehabilitation and skilled treatment under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The candidate should have active state licensure and meet the LTC/rehab experience requirements described in the posting. Days shifts and an 8-hour shift per day are specified in the listing.

Qualifications

• 1 year PTA experience preferred; Level II graduates welcome.
• Active State Licensure required.
• PTA license required.
• LTC or Rehab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Uses evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Administers rehab procedures: manual techniques, ambulation, exercises, modalities, devices.
• Assesses patient progress and informs supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents progress and treatment in the electronic system; maintains records.
• Supervises students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.

Skills

PTA experience

Rehab

Evidence-based practice

Team communication

Job description

Therapy - PTA

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty: Rehab

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1 year of PTA experience preferred; new graduates with Level II experience welcome

License: Active State Licensure

Certifications: PTA license required

Must-Have: LTC or Rehab experience required

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including, but not limited to, manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patient progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers, and other service providers related to the physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to supervisors for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including, but not limited to, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility and company required training, in-services, and conferences.Works with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.Adheres to APTA and state-required practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.