Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapy Assistant

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!

Cadia rewards its employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Job Description

• Administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation and forms accurately and efficiently, as required by law and facility regulations, related to the screening and 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 and 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 and 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, and gait.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Delaware.
• Must have current and up-to-date CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and 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)