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Physical Therapist Assistant ($3,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Wisteria Place Nursing and Rehabilitation, Abilene, TX, United States


Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Wisteria Place Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care in Abilene, TX is an upscale skilled nursing facility with long term care, post-acute rehab, and geriatric outpatient therapy services provided. We are seeking a full-time PTA to join our in-house therapy team!
We Offer:
In-house Rehab Program

job stability, growing company
Clinical Mentorship
2 Rehab Gyms
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Leadership Development
Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways
Live Unlimited CEU Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
401k w/ Match
Paid Time Off
Clinical and Program development
Work life balance - flex schedule
Strong infection control to keep staff/residents safe
Core Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilities
Duties:
Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
Assesses patient's progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant This position is open to PTAs at all experience levels.
EOE disability veteran