Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) needed for SNF
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists a Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate after serious illness, injury, or other medical events. The role supports patients in regaining their best possible functional ability, well-being, and independence. Services may help improve strength, function, flexibility, movement, mobility, balance, and gait, including during recovery from hip fractures, other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, and joint replacement procedures. The PTA provides support to residents receiving short-term or transitional care and assists with appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. Patient care must follow the established Plan of Care, organizational guidelines, professional standards, community needs, and applicable Federal and State guidelines. The position also involves documenting services for accurate and timely billing and coordinating referrals to other disciplines under a Physical Therapist’s supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide support care to residents seeking short-term or transitional care to help them recover and rehabilitate and regain functional ability, well-being, and independence.
- Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
- Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
- Ensure patient care follows the established Plan of Care, organizational guidelines, professional standards, community needs, and applicable Federal and State guidelines.
- Under a Physical Therapist’s supervision, identify and develop a comprehensive plan of care.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
- Identify the need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address patients’ comprehensive needs, under a Physical Therapist’s supervision.
- Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned; these may change at any time with or without notice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
