Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

Job Description

Job Description

Altera Health and Rehab is hiring compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for our Therapy 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.  

Whether you're stepping out of the classroom or just starting your career in Therapy, we believe in your potential - and we're excited to help you unlock it! Appy today and start shaping your future with us in making an impact with the residents we serve.

Status: Per Diem PRN or Part-Time

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. 

• Actively participate in resident, family, and staff education. 

• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs. 

• Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. 

• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in EMR systems  

Requirements:  

• Associate’s 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  

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

• Flexible Scheduling

• Annual Reviews

• Employee Appreciation Programs and Rewards

• Continual Education Programs

• PTO and Holiday Pay

• 401K

• Career Growth Development

• Low staff to patient ratios

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Life and Disability Insurance

• and much more!

Altera Health and Rehab is committed to providing the best for our employees, benefits may vary based on the status of the employee. Pay is based on the years of experience. Please see facility for more details.

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Keywords: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, LTC, SNF, Physical Therapist, PTA