Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN - Schuylkill Center

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – PRN

1000 Schuylkill Manor Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901

Schuylkill Center is a 4-Star Quality and 4-Star CMS rated facility. We are excited to offer our new in-house model of Rehab at Schuylkill Center! Currently, we are adding a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to our valuable team of therapists.

Benefits of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• It Really Pays to Have a Friend! Refer Your Friend (CNA/LPN) and Earn $$$$!
• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Wages!
• One location, No daily travel!
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Your primary focus will be to assist in the planning, organizing, developing, and delivering of Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident is continuously maintained.
• Providing individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.
• Assisting in resident assessment activities as needed
• Assisting as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.
• Keeping the Physical Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.
• Briefing residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and preparing necessary equipment.
• Participating in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.
• Coordinating therapy appointments with other departments.
• Following physical therapy department safety standards.
• Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of the therapy area.

Requirements of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program is required and must have a valid professional license by discipline for state
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Schuylkill Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.