PTA- Physical Therapy Assistant

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Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center - We are seeking passionate   Physical Therapist Assistants to join our passionate team. As a PT A , 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 Full Time, Part Time and/or 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 partn ered Eastview Health and Rehab in Antigo, WI.
Why work with Eastview 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   Eastview 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:
Treat every resident as if they were your own parent or grandparent
Individuality:
Every resident has a life story that we want to hear and understand
Excellence:
Every resident will receive superior care by qualified professionals
Eastview Health and Rehab is committed to provide 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 Assistant, Physical, PTA, Therapy
Location:
Antigo
Job Type:
PartTime