PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Edenbrook Yeadon is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The PRN Physical Therapist Assistant will develop and implement individualized therapy programs to enhance patient performance and independence. The ideal candidate will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical rehabilitation through evidence-based practices. This role involves working with patients of varying needs and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.n

Position: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Primary Job Responsibilities:n

• Maintain the standards for rehabilitation services in accordance with the Company Mission and Goalsn
• Be courteous to all patients and respectful of them, their environment and their culturen
• Provide quality therapy services at every patient contact, including treatment interventions, program implementation, discharge planning and related documentation and communication under the direction and supervision of the physical therapistn
• Prioritize and maintain a work schedule that is appropriate for the facility and in accordance with your employmentn
• Assist Therapy management staff in maintaining a positive, productive, and beneficial working relationship with all Facility staffn
• Adhere to the policies and procedures necessary for day to day operations of the rehab departmentn
• Screen patients to determine the need for evaluation under the supervision of the PTn
• Treat patients to relieve pain and develop or restore function to achieve maximum performance under the supervision of a physical therapistn
• Monitor patient response to intervention, communicate any changes and follow through with all updates to the treatment modalities, goals, and frequency as needed under the direction and supervision of the physical therapistn
• Fulfills documentation requirements in a complete, appropriate and timely mannern
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members regarding the care of clients receiving therapy servicesn
• Assist with data collection on patients progress under the supervising PTn
• Plan for patient's discharge when maximum benefits have been met in coordination with the supervising PT supervising PTn
• Provide complete and correct billing summaries as requiredn
• Attend in-service education when provided to rehab staffn
• Maintain a neat and well-organized therapy departmentn
• Perform administrative duties to assist in the provision of therapy servicesn
• Identify all new rehab admissions and notify physical therapist when appropriaten
• Communicate upcoming patient discharges with Facility staff as requiredn
• Attend appropriate care plan meetings when requestedn
• Provide in-service education to staff when requestedn
• Supervise the physical therapist assistant student as appropriaten
• Provide other job-related tasks and duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, home health, or rehabilitation settings preferred.

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Reasons to join Edenbrookn

• Great team environmentn
• Supportive leadership staffn
• Competitive Wagesn

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