Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Oconto Health and Rehabilitation Center•Oconto, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Oconto Health and Rehab is hiring compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Therapy Team. As a PTA, you will work alongside our growing department of therapists empowering patients to participate in their activities of daily living. In addition, you will help develop strategies and treatment plans to support patient growth and ability to overcome challenges. Apply today and start shaping your future with us in making an impact with the residents we serve. This position is Full-Time or Part-Time with flexible scheduling

Requirements

Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Must have an active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist
Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
Adhere to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
Train residents, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
Actively participate in resident, family, and staff education.
Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems