Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House SNF

About the role

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate Physical Therapy Assistants for our partner located in Newport, TN. This PRN position involves assisting in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care.

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 and outlined in the treatment plan, including areas such as 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 in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and 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 schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of such 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 schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in 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, Vision
• Growth opportunities from within
• Benefits based on Full Time Status