Genesis Healthcare, Inc

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Healthcare, Inc$72K — $104K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Florida, US
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid state license for physical therapy practice
  • Driver's license or reliable transportation
  • Experience working with older adult populations
  • Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and modalities
  • Ability to document patient care effectively

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to patient care meetings as a physical therapy representative
  • Ensure adherence to treatment schedules and documentation requirements
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation team members for patient care
  • Assist the Physical Therapist with evaluations and procedures
  • Instruct patients and caregivers on therapy programs under supervision
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation
  • Identify and report equipment maintenance needs
  • Deliver individualized treatments per patient needs
  • Implement treatment plans set by the Physical Therapist

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Diverse work environments, including in-home and facility settings
  • Patient-centered care focus
  • Supportive and compassionate team atmosphere
  • Opportunities for professional growth in rehabilitation services
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better. The Physical Therapist Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. 1. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist. 2. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings. 3. Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. 4. Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures. 5. Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. 6. Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated. 7. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary. 8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. 9. Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist. 10. Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to: * Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training * Functional training * Manual therapy * Airway clearance techniques * Integumentary repair and protection * Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities * Health and Wellness * Falls Risk Interventions * Chronic Disease Management Education 11. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications 1. Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility. 2. Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence. Posted Salary RangeUSD $35.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr. Bonus

About Genesis Healthcare, Inc

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries that, on a combined basis, comprise one of the nation's largest post-acute care providers with more than 325 skilled nursing centers and senior living communities in 24 states nationwide. Genesis subsidiaries also supply rehabilitation and respiratory therapy to more than 1,700 healthcare providers in 46 states, the District of Columbia and China. Genesis' subsidiaries employ approximately 42,000 people and provide services to approximately 350,000 patients and residents per year.
Learn more about Genesis Healthcare, Inc
Size
3,658 employees
Market Cap
$14.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$62.6 million
5 Year Trend
-7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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