What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time | 4-Star Rated SNF | New Grads Welcome position at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation?
**Also hiring PRNs!**
WHY OUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS / PTAS LOVE WORKING HERE
We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:
- Competitive wages
- Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
- Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.
OUR WORKPLACE
We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA position is to provide skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. It is responsible for collaborating with the supervising therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, patient performance, response to treatment, and any other pertinent information.
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy.
Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do.
Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff.
Provide clinical documentation
Create positive resident outcomes.
Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
Help create a culture of superior customer service.
*Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent and an associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited PTA program.
Must have and maintain a current license in the state of operation as an Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA.
Successful criminal background check
Long-term care facility experience preferred
EOE
We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $59,949 - $93,639