<span>Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)</span>

Unclassified - Grandy, NC

Full-time

Grandy, NC

About the position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) role at Laurel Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center involves providing comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). The position is designed for individuals who are passionate about patient care and rehabilitation, ensuring that patients receive appropriate therapy while adhering to state practice guidelines. The PTA will also play a vital role in documentation, patient scheduling, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
• Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress notes accurately and timely, obtaining the co-signature of the PT.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications, and discharges.
• Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists' patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with co-workers, facility staff, patients, and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and/or community as needed.
• Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and managers.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist, or Regional Manager.
• Comply with all Facility policies regarding lunch, sick, and time off notification.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy recognized by the APTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state.

Benefits

• Very competitive wages and benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Company discounts
• Annual raises
• Same day pay option
• Company perks and activities