Physical Therapist Assistant

Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center•Memphis, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Highlands Health and Rehab is hiring a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for its therapy team. The PTA works alongside therapists to help residents participate in activities of daily living and supports their growth through treatment strategies and plans. The position is available full-time with flexible scheduling or part-time, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires. The role is based at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The PTA provides physical therapy services under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist. The work includes screening residents, supporting evaluations and treatment planning, delivering individual and group treatments, monitoring progress, training residents and caregivers in equipment use, and documenting care in NetHealth EMR in accordance with CMS expectations. Highlands Health and Rehab describes its team as supportive and focused on recognizing and rewarding caring professionals. Benefits may vary according to employee status, and pay is based on years of experience.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state or states of practice.
Responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Screen residents at regular intervals to determine whether intervention or treatment is needed.
Identify indications for evaluations and assist with evaluations under the Physical Therapist’s direction.
Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying target lists, short- and long-term goals, and treatment plans.
Conduct individual and group treatments as assigned and outlined in the treatment plan, including work on muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfers, balance, gait, range of motion, and modalities.
Assist in selecting therapy techniques and media, sequencing activities, and adapting them based on resident performance after consulting with the Physical Therapist.
Monitor residents’ responses to intervention and consult the Physical Therapist when modification may be indicated.
Help establish and modify resident schedules with the Physical Therapist and other team members; follow department and resident schedules and adjust as appropriate for treatment regimens.
Train residents, families, and appropriate staff in the use or application of equipment.
Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
Use sound judgment in evaluating, planning, implementing, and following up on resident therapy programs.
Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
Complete compliant, medically necessary documentation in the NetHealth EMR system in line with CMS expectations.