Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
About The Position
A Physical Therapist Assistant provides safe and effective therapy services to people impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process. The role works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist in all practice settings, and under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager and supervising physical therapist. The assistant provides patient care, progresses plans of care established by the physical therapist, communicates with physicians and the supervising therapist, and completes patient documentation. The role may also supervise rehabilitation aides, support community services and outreach, build professional relationships with referral sources, and develop professional skills through continuing education and related activities.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
- Current CPR certification and AED training.
- Strong communication skills.
- Energetic and a team player.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of outpatient experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional patient care and service.
- Progress patients’ plans of care established by the physical therapist.
- Communicate with physicians through progress notes and discharge summaries after consulting with the supervising physical therapist.
- Communicate frequently with the supervising physical therapist about treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and potential patient discharges.
- Supervise rehabilitation aides with patient care and administrative staff as needed.
- Participate in community services, such as health fairs, in-service presentations, event coverage, and public screenings with appropriate referrals.
- Document treatment in patient charts and complete progress notes, discharge summaries, daily SOAP notes, charge slips, daily total sheets, and insurance or plan-of-care forms in a timely manner.
- Keep patient charts current with scripts and tally sheets, and monitor insurance coverage.
- Establish and develop professional relationships with potential referral sources, including physicians.
- Inform physicians about the organization’s services, locations, quality of care, and service philosophy.
- Attend patient physician appointments and participate in shadow opportunities when possible.
- Provide appropriate and timely written or verbal communication and follow-up.
- Develop professional skills and interests through continuing education courses, program involvement, staff in-services, and professional meetings.
Benefits
- Yearly continuing education allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and 5 additional PTO days dedicated to continuing education.
- Strategic mentorship programs.
- Leadership programs.
- Incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
- Residency programs, with reimbursement of 100% of curriculum costs.
- Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for employees age 21 and older.
- SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
- KinderCare discount.
- HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
- Home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
