Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Job overview
Kadima at Palmyra is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join their team. The PTA will implement treatment plans, administer physical agents, observe residents, complete documentation, and instruct residents and staff on exercises and safety. The role requires an active state license or certification and current BLS or CPR certification.
Key focus areas include Conduct therapeutic exercises, gait training, and balance activities., Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound., and Assist and train residents in using devices like walkers, canes, and prosthetics..
Successful candidates bring Licensure: Active State License Or Certification As A Physical Therapist Assistant and Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Or CPR Certification. Important skills include Treatment Implementation, Administer Physical Agents, Assist And Train Residents In Using Devices, Observe Residents, Report Status Changes Or Adverse Reactions, and Clinical Documentation.
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Full job description
Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra is looking to hire a PTA to join our team!
Our mission at Kadima Health and Nursing at Palmyra 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: Conduct therapeutic exercises, gait training, and balance activities as outlined in the PT’s plan of care.
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Administer physical agents such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. Assist and train residents in using devices like walkers, canes, and prosthetics.
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Observe residents before, during, and after therapy; report status changes or adverse reactions to the supervising PT.
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Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and billing records, in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CMS standards).
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Instruct residents, families, and facility staff on prescribed exercises, safety techniques, and discharge plans.
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Maintain established productivity levels and efficiency standards set by the administration.
Required Qualifications
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Licensure: Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
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Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is often required.
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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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