Physical Therapist Assistant

Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare is searching for a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant!

This position would be approximately 25 hours per week.

Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.

PTA Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist
• Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision.
• Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
• Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.
  
  
  

PTA Skills:

• SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
  
  
  

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
  
  
  

Work Location: In person