Therapy - PTA

Cynet Health; Potosi (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week Long Term Care (LTC) assignment in Missouri. The role runs during day shifts with 8-hour hours per shift and requires active PTA licensure and at least 1 year of PTA experience in LTC or rehab settings.

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver rehabilitative care, document progress, and participate in care planning and team meetings to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of PTA experience.
• LTC or Rehab experience.
• PTA license.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment to patients under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assesses patients' progress and communicates with the supervising PT to adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.
• Maintains patient records and accurately records treatment minutes.

Skills

PTA experience

LTC experience

Rehab experience

Job description

Therapy - PTA

Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1 year of PTA experience, LTC or Rehab experience

License: PTA license

Certifications: Active State Licensure

Must-Have:

• 1 year of PTA experience
• LTC or Rehab experience
• PTA license

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders 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 use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patients' progress and communicates with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record.Reports the 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 physical disorders.Effectively communicates with the supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to the supervisor for the discharge summary of services provided.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system.Maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided.Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Works with the supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary durable medical equipment or supplies.Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.Adheres to practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.Maintains active state licensure when applicable.