Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF

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 Fort Atkinson, WI. 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 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, focusing on muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities, and modalities.
• Assist in selecting physical therapy techniques/media and adapt them based on resident performance in 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, modifying as appropriate for treatment regimens.
• Train residents, families, and staff in the use or application of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedules to achieve maximum productivity during assigned shifts.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems following CMS expectations.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Growth opportunities from within.
• Benefits based on full-time status.

Job Type: PRN