What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center?
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Imagine working in a place that feels more like home…where you could make a difference every day…where you have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally…where you are involved with decision-making, and your best interests matter…where you are treated like family!
Look no further than Bridgeway Senior Healthcare – one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces!
There is a reason why we’re a Top Workplace: We treat our people like family, and your best interests matter to us.
Bridgeway Care at Home, a premier provider of outpatient therapy services in senior living communities, is seeking a Full-Time PTA to join our growing in-house therapy team serving Assisted Living (ALF) and Independent Living (ILF) residents.
Our therapists provide Medicare Part B outpatient therapy services within Assisted Living and Independent Living communities, helping residents maintain independence, improve function, and maximize quality of life. If you are passionate about delivering person-centered care and building meaningful relationships with older adults while working in a collaborative senior living environment, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Bridgeway Care at Home?
At Bridgeway Care at Home, our clinical team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy services that promote functional independence and positive outcomes for residents. As an in-house provider, you'll collaborate with community staff and an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career providing outpatient therapy to residents in Assisted Living and Independent Living communities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and develop individualized therapy treatment plans based on their functional needs and goals.
- Provide skilled outpatient therapy services under Medicare Part B.
- Address deficits affecting activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility, safety, cognition, and overall functional independence.
- Select and implement evidence-based interventions to improve strength, coordination, cognition, balance, upper extremity function, and participation in daily activities.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train residents, caregivers, and community staff in its safe and effective use.
- Assess residents' living environments and recommend modifications, compensatory strategies, and safety interventions to improve accessibility and reduce fall risk.
- Educate residents, families, caregivers, and community staff on home exercise programs, energy conservation, fall prevention, and strategies to maximize independence.
- Monitor resident progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and document services accurately and timely in accordance with Medicare Part B regulations.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, community staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated resident care.
- Participate as appropriate in interdisciplinary care planning and communication regarding residents' functional status and therapy needs.
Qualifications
- Current, active PTA license in the state of practice.
- Excellent communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to work effectively with older adults in Assisted Living and Independent Living environments.
- Senior living, outpatient, skilled nursing, or home health experience is preferred but not required.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Career Advantages
- In-house therapy team (non-contracted)
- Medicare Part B outpatient therapy provided within ALF and ILF communities
- Consistent clinical setting with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay rate and comprehensive benefits
- Clinical support and mentorship from an internal team and external support
- Direct line of communication with the Director of Rehab
- Collaboration with other full-time OT colleagues
- Educational resources and continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for professional growth
- New graduates welcome
- Salaried opportunities may be available depending on location
To learn more visit: https://bridgewaycareathome.com/join-us/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40