What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant- PTA position at Oconto Health and Rehabilitation Center?
We are seeking passionate Physical Therapist Assistants to join our passionate 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.
This position is per diem.
Job Functions:
- 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.
- Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
- Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Report to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
- Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems
Requirements:
- Associates 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.
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partnered Oconto Health and Rehab in Oconto, WI.
Why work with Oconto Health and Rehab and Evolve Therapy Services?
Become a part of a Team that enthusiastically supports, recognizes and rewards our team of caring professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for those entrusted to our care. We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- 401K
- Career Growth
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification - Evolve Therapy Services provides unlimited CEU package through MedBridge partnership
- and much more!
The Vision of Oconto Health and Rehab is to transform every residents experience through a culture of dignity, kindness, individuality and excellence as follows:
Dignity:
Every resident, family and staff member will receive the respect they deserve
Kindness:
