Physical Therapy Assistant

CareOne•New Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CareOne at New Bedford is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for per diem shifts in their Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, and Skilled Nursing units. The PTA is responsible for managing resident care, ensuring quality outcomes, and participating as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. This role involves managing resources to meet resident needs, balancing outcomes with cost-effective and efficient treatment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Current and Active Physical Therapy Assistant license within the state of operations

Nice To Haves

Experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Provides and directs resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards.
Evaluates resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the residents assigned.
Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.
Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.
Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
Participates in all center directed processes and services.
Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
Assists with marketing efforts as directed.
Participates in in-service training programs as requested.
May travel to other facilities to provide services.