California PTA: Elevate Mobility in SNF

Pioneer Healthcare Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pioneer Healthcare Services has a California-based Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, monitoring progress, and educating patients. On-site role with strong teamwork and documentation expectations.

Required PTA program completion and NPTE, with BLS recommended. Excellent communication and time-management skills are essential for coordinating care and discharge

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited PTA program and NPTE.
• Strong communication and patient-care focus.
• Ability to work in SNF setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing personalized treatment plans developed by physical therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patient function and mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercise techniques and safety measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient sessions and progress.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Support discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Clinical judgment

Education

Accredited PTA program

NPTE certification

BLS Certification recommended

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Pioneer Healthcare Services has a California-based Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding therapeutic exercises, monitoring progress, and educating patients. On-site role with strong teamwork and documentation expectations.

Required PTA program completion and NPTE, with BLS recommended. Excellent communication and time-management skills are essential for coordinating care and discharge