Harvest Therapy Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Company: The Orchards / Harvest Therapy
Location: Alliance
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Part-time Description Education: · Associates Degree in Physical
Therapy from an accredited program. · Current licensure as Physical
Therapist Assistant in practicing state(s) · Assume responsibility
for ongoing continuing education and professional development to
maintain current licensure and certification. Essential Job Duties
and Responsibilities: · Provide physical therapy services to
residents in accordance with established standards of practice,
Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity
standards under the direction of the Physical Therapist. · Adhere
to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of
physical therapy services. · Demonstrate sound judgment in the
implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs. · Assist
the Physical Therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
· Assist the Physical Therapist with the development of treatment
plans as directed. · Establish individual resident therapy
schedules in cooperation with the Physical Therapist and other team
members. · Conduct treatment according to the established treatment
plan. · Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/
media, the sequence of activities, and adaptation of techniques/
media based on resident’s response to intervention in conjunction
with the Physical Therapist. · Monitor resident’s response to
intervention and discuss adaptation of treatment with the Physical
Therapist to attain goals in accordance with established plan of
care and physician orders. · Participate in resident, family/
responsible party and staff education by instructing on physical
therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to
enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation
for discontinuation of therapy services. · Confer formally and
informally with other team members in coordinating the total
rehabilitation program of the resident. · Participate in discharge
planning. · Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, Physical Therapy Aides,
students and volunteers as directed and within state practice
guidelines. · Provide education to the rehabilitation department,
facility staff and community as directed. · Report to work on time
and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and
efficiency during assigned shift. · Assist with and participates in
Quality Assurance Program as required. · Attend and participate in
scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or
requested for position. · Adhere to high standards of cleanliness,
grooming, hygiene and dress code. · Adhere to all policies of
company, including job description, certification requirements,
mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident
rights. · Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations
regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to
ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with
applicable regulations. · Ensure a safe environment and utilizes
tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection
control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the
healthcare professional. · Report all hazardous conditions
including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/
appropriate personnel immediately. · Responds to and acts
appropriately in emergency or disaster situations. · Adapt to
changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to
new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out
assignments. · Communicate and interact professionally and
effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative
environment while maintaining self-control. · Communicate and
interact professionally and respectfully with family members in
attending to and meeting their requests. Perform all other duties
as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the
responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of
the organization Requirements Physical Requirements: · Must be able
to constantly operate computer and other office productivity
machinery (phone, printer, copier, etc.) · Ability to sit for
extended periods of time. · Ability to look at a computer monitor
for extended periods of time. · Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. ·
Must be able to walk throughout facility and department, tolerate
constant/ repetitive standing, traverse stairs, stoop, bend, squat,
kneel and reach when performing daily work. · Travel: As needed. ·
Maintain predictable attendance Job descriptions represent a
general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They
are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs
evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect
the precise nature of the position at a given point in time. It is
Harvest Healthcare Solutions policy to base hiring decisions solely
on the individual’s ability to perform essential job functions.
Persons with disabilities are eligible for this position provided
they are able to perform those functions with reasonable
accommodation. I have read the Physical Therapist Assistant job
description. By my signature I confirm that I fully understand and
certify that I am able to perform the duties listed.
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