Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT or PRN)

About the role

Evolve Therapy Services is hiring compassionate therapists to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Saint Paul, MN. This role ensures the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and guidelines.

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.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist, including muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities, and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and adapt techniques/media based on resident performance following consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedules and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train residents, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Growth opportunities from within.
• Benefits based on Full Time status.

Job Type: Full Time or PRN