Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Kadima Healthcare, Phila, PA, United States
PTA
Kadima Health and Nursing at is looking to hire a PTA to join our team!
Our mission at Kadima Health and Nursing at Washington is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide for them a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Treatment Implementation
Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound; assist and train residents in using devices like walkers, canes, and prosthetics.
Observe residents before, during, and after therapy; report status changes or adverse reactions to the supervising PT.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and billing records, in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CMS standards).
Instruct residents, families, and facility staff on prescribed exercises, safety techniques, and discharge plans.
Maintain established productivity levels and efficiency standards set by the administration.
Required Qualifications
Licensure: Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is often required.
Experience: Previous experience in a skilled nursing is typically preferred.
Physical Requirements The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for long periods, kneel, stoop, and lift or move patients and heavy equipment.
We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical, disabilities, veterans, or any other protected status. We also comply with all laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.
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Our mission at Kadima Health and Nursing at Washington is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide for them a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Treatment Implementation
Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound; assist and train residents in using devices like walkers, canes, and prosthetics.
Observe residents before, during, and after therapy; report status changes or adverse reactions to the supervising PT.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and billing records, in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CMS standards).
Instruct residents, families, and facility staff on prescribed exercises, safety techniques, and discharge plans.
Maintain established productivity levels and efficiency standards set by the administration.
Required Qualifications
Licensure: Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is often required.
Experience: Previous experience in a skilled nursing is typically preferred.
Physical Requirements The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for long periods, kneel, stoop, and lift or move patients and heavy equipment.
We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical, disabilities, veterans, or any other protected status. We also comply with all laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.
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