Physical Therapy Assistant

About the Role

To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Assistant services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role ensures the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained under the direction of the DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assistant services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Adhere to company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy assistant services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to assess the need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation in NetHealth EMR systems according to CMS expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy 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.