Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Windsor Care Center

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT PT or PRN)Job Type : Full Time & Part TimeDESCRIPTIONEvolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Mount Sterling KY!Job Position: Physical Therapy Assistant for an In-house Skilled Nursing FacilityJob Type: Full Time Part Time or PRNJob Purpose: To assist in planning organizing developing and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations and as may be direction by Administrator to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.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 need for intervention/treatment. Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists 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 residents performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist Monitor residents response to intervention and consults 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 resident 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 systemsEducation & 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. Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification. Key Skills EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1