Physical Therapy Assistant , Skilled Nursing Facility - per diem

Schedule: varying day hours, may include weekend hours

Pay Range: $25.00-$32.00 per hour, based on experience.

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website 

Job Objective:

To provide physical therapy services to inpatients and outpatients by performing treatment programs as outlined by a Physical Therapist. The PT Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of he principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treat patients in SNF setting on the weekends and as needed to cover vacations.
• Documents care provided daily in patients’ medical record
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate use of all physical therapy modalities available within the clinic
• Monitors & documents in medical record the status of attainment of outlined goals and actively addresses problems with the PT
• Handles all patients in a professional, productive manner.
• Works as a team member with co-associates
• Charges for patient services accurately and timely.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited PTA program Certified or licensed as PTA
• Previous experience with acute care, orthopedics and aqua therapy preferred

Pay Range: $25.00-$32.00

Starting Rate: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply