Sovereign Healthcare Group is an innovative, therapist-operated in-house company that currently serves skilled nursing facilities and home health clients across Missouri and Arizona. At Sovereign, we are looking for an extraordinary Physical Therapist Assistant to provide dedicated care to the residents. If you are looking for an opportunity with a company that believes in clinical development and internal growth, please check us out.

Responsibilities

· Identify and meet patient goals and needs based on holistic assessment and functional reassessments during patient care

· Document the course of treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format

· Work with nursing staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of functional abilities

· Assist and support on weekends, as needed, in order to meet patient needs and Medicare standards for seven day a week therapy provision

· Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

· Instruct residents and family/other caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the resident at home following treatment

· Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs

· Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, along with marketing and sales team as required

· Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents of any potential risk during any procedures with documentation recorded in the EMR System

· Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities

Skills

· Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant

· Act in compliance with national and state regulatory and professional standards and guidelines

· Current knowledge of treatment practices

· Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines

· Exhibit Professional behavior at all times

· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

· Valid, active license to practice physical therapy within the state of hire

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, and PRN available.

Pay: Highly competitive, subject to discussion during hiring process, and based on experience/qualifications.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person