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Cadia Healthcare

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Cadia Healthcare, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894

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Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a

Physical Therapy Assistant

to join our team.

Benefits and Perks we Offer

Competitive Salary

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family

401k Retirement With Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)

Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave

Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage

Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!

Free and Discounted Employee Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training/Inservice Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Free Will/Estate Preparation Services

Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services

Verizon Wireless Discount

Costco Membership Discount (DE only)

Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description The Physical Therapy Assistant will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.

Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.

Assist in administering standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in this state.

Must have current and up to date CPR certification.

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