Physical Therapy Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Pay rate ranges from $33.06 to $35.82 based on experience. Job Notes:

Client Notes:

Submittal Qualifiers:
Does candidate have current or prior discipline on their professional license or certification? If yes, please provide explanation.Has the candidate ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?Does candidate have an active BLS issued through American Heart Association (AHA)?Does candidate have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting?

Requirements:
Resume

Must include candidate's education (Including month/year of graduation), & complete work history from the last seven (7) years. All work history should include facility worked at, not the agency name.Skills Checklist

Completed within one (1) year of submittal for specialty where candidate is submittedTwo (2) References

Two (2) references from work history occurring within the past three (3) years. At least (1) one reference must be from a supervisor.Online verification of professional license or certification

Verified within 30 days of submission. Nursys acceptable.Licenses, National Certification and Primary Source Verifications

Online verification of professional License or credential completed within thirty (30) days of start and at time of extension.Background Checks

7-year criminal background check, completed within 12 months of start date, to include the following: National Criminal Check, FACIS Level III, National Sex Offender, all states lived and worked within past 7 years, include alias names. SSN Address trace required. International searches if lived/worked/schooled for a consecutive 30+ daysOIG - Office of Inspector General

OIG completed within thirty (30) days of start date, and at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that appear on the SSN address trace.SAM - System for Award Management

SAM completed within thirty (30) days of start date, and at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that appear on the SSN address trace.BLS Certification

BLS certification (AHA or ARC) is required for all patient-facing HCPs. Any certification required per job description must be kept current throughout assignment.Pre-Employment Physical

Pre-employment physical within past 12 months signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPTB Testing

Annual PPD, QuantiFERON or T-spot. Chest x-ray is completed every 5 years for those with history of past positive TB test. Proof of past positive TB is needed and can be notated either on the x-ray report or a separate document.TB Questionnaire

Annual TB Questionnaire- upload Affiliate formMMR Immunity

Proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive IGG titers. A decline form will be accepted after results of low or equivocal titers.Varicella Immunity

Proof of two (2) vaccinations, positive IGG titer. A decline form will be accepted after results of low or equivocal titers.Hepatitis B Immunity

Proof of vaccination series, positive surface antibody titer or declination form.Influenza

Required October 15th thru March 31st. Vaccine or agency declinations accepted.Drug Screen

A negative 9 panel drug test screened through an HHS certified laboratory, completed within 1 year of start date. Must include the following: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene, Methadone, Methaqualone. Negative dilutes are accepted. Drug screens that include marijuana will require a retest.Competency Exam

Competency Exam completed prior to or within one (1) year of start date for the specialty-corresponding to the CP s Assignment;. An 80% or passing score is required.Joint Commission- Core I, II, III

Core I, II and III completed within a year of start; required annually. An 80% or passing score is requiredValid state issued Drivers License or ID card

State issued photo ID required to be current at time of start. Photo ID must be submitted to clients for identification verification.

Department Notes:

Misc Notes:
The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted with ensuring that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate, plan, and administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing

Assure all treatment is delivered following an established plan of care

Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers

Monitor patient response to treatment intervention

Complete required forms and documentation following company policy and state/federal regulations

Qualifications (not found on website)

Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)

Certification from the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs, administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

Strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions from a licensed Physical Therapist

Empathy and patience when working with patients

Physical stamina to assist patients with movement and exercises

1 year of experience in skilled nursing facility (may be required by the state).

Job Requirements

Physical Therapy Assistant

Additional Information

Gotham Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees