Lead Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Assisted Living Facility

Link Rehab and Wellness is looking to hire a passionate Lead PTA, interested in working at an assisted living facility. The Lead Therapist is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations of the therapy team onsite. This is a great opportunity for a therapist to grow in their career and broaden their managerial skill set!

Responsibilities

• Caseload development for all disciplines (OT/PT/ST)
• Supporting therapy staff (provide staff oversight, staff scheduling, patient scheduling, coverage)
• Creating and maintaining relationships with center management
• Ensuring highest level of integrity and ethics are upheld by therapy team
• Assist with retrieving scripts/doctor’s orders as requested by DOR

Complete evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to CMS guidelines and as allowed by license

Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician and allowed by license

• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care
• Adhere to scheduled hours
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or university
• License and Certification: Valid professional state license and registration
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
• Leadership Abilities: The ability to inspire and lead a team, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions.
• Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of speech and language disorders, assessment, and treatment techniques.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full Time)
• Vacation, Six Paid Flexible Holidays and Sick Time (Full time)
• CEUs through MedBridge (Full Time)
• 401K (Full Time)

$38 - $45 an hour