Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality physical therapy services in our skilled nursing facilities. In this energetic and rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with licensed physical therapists and healthcare professionals to implement personalized treatment plans that promote recovery, mobility, and overall well-being. Your expertise in physiotherapy techniques, patient care, and clinical documentation will directly impact patients’ lives, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills within a supportive environment committed to excellence in patient-centered care.
Duties
- Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs in our skilled nursing facilities.
- Perform therapeutic interventions such as manual therapy, trigger point therapy, and other physiotherapy techniques to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
- Operate medical equipment safely and effectively during therapy sessions, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
- Document clinical assessments, treatment progress, and discharge planning accurately following medical documentation standards and electronic health records (EHR) management protocols.
- Communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members to explain treatment procedures, progress updates, and care plans.
- Conduct clinical assessments and document findings meticulously to support ongoing care decisions.
- Support discharge planning processes by preparing detailed reports on patient progress and recommended follow-up therapies.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with current licensure or certification as required by state law.
- Proven experience in physical therapy treatment implementation in skilled nursing facilities is desireable.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, geriatrics, and medical terminology relevant to physical therapy practice.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment documentation standards and medical documentation practices.
- Ability to operate medical equipment used in physiotherapy sessions safely and effectively.
- Skilled in manual therapy techniques including trigger point therapy and other hands-on modalities.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging adult geriatric patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with care plans development for geriatric populations.
- Inpatient experience or skilled nursing facility experience is highly preferred; outpatient or clinic experience is also valuable.
- Knowledge of discharge planning procedures to ensure seamless patient transitions from therapy services.
Embark on a fulfilling career path where your skills make a meaningful difference! We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth while providing exceptional care that transforms lives every day.
Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
