Are you a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ready to empower residents and maximize their functional independence? Penacook Place is currently seeking a quality professional to join our dedicated, collaborative team in a nurturing, patient-centered environment.
As a vital member of our staff, you will partner closely with residents and the supervising Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional therapy services. Your primary goal is to maximize our residents' function and independence in their daily activities, promoting a comfortable living environment where they can engage, remain active, and truly enjoy their time with us.
Essential PTA Responsibilities: Delivering Patient-Centered Care
You will play a crucial role in our Rehabilitation and Skilled Medical Care programs by:
- Providing Directed Treatment: Perform therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician and following the evaluation by the supervising therapist, adhering strictly to all protocols, precautions, indications, and contraindications.
- Executing Care Plans: Treat residents according to the established therapeutic plan of care, ensuring the inclusion of functional long- and short-term goals, frequency, duration, and therapeutic modalities.
- Collaboration & Communication: Seek input from the resident and primary caregivers, incorporating their information into treatment sessions. Promptly bring any problems, questions, or status changes to the evaluating therapist.
- Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor the treatment effect, progress the program toward established goals (in consultation with the evaluating therapist), and document all therapeutic interactions accurately and on a timely basis per department procedures.
- Equipment & Education: Recommend and obtain appropriate assistive devices for residents, ensuring thorough instruction (written, verbal, and/or demonstration) is provided to both the resident and caregiver.
- Compliance: Understands and complies with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
We recognize the essential work our team performs and offer a rewarding package designed for your total well-being, available from Day 1 of employment:
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A Note on Salary: The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of our pay scale. Your official offer will be determined at the time of an offer, reflecting your specific skills and experience as they relate to the position.
What You'll Bring
Education & Licensure Requirements (Must Haves):
- Associate Degree (required)
- PT Assistant License (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (preferred)
Key Skills:
- Responsible Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team while supporting the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
- Strong Clinical Execution: Ability to perform therapeutic procedures while observing precautions and indications.
- Communication & Service: Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with a compassionate and resident-centered care approach.
- Efficiency: Excellent time management and detailed documentation skills.
Ready to start a rewarding career where your expertise is truly valued?
Apply Today! Join a team deeply committed to professional development, continuous improvement, and maximizing independence for every resident.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
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Pay: $28.88 - $35.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
