Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

About the role

Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Benefits

• Very competitive wages and benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Company discounts
• Annual raises
• Same day pay option
• Company perks and activities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered
• Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times
• Adhere to productivity requirements
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist or Regional Manager
• Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures