California TRAVEL Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Sweetwater Care; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in helping residents recover and regain their independence after serious illness, injury, or medical events. You will assist in implementing therapy plans and ensuring safe, effective patient care.

Under supervision, you will document services for accurate billing, help develop and execute individualized therapy programs, and coordinate referrals to other disciplines as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or eligibility.
• Experience supporting therapy plans and patient mobility a plus.
• Ability to document services accurately for billing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support care to residents to assist recovery and rehabilitation.
• Assist in delivering quality patient care under licensed therapists.
• Document all services to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Ensure patient care follows the Plan of Care and established guidelines.
• Identify and develop a comprehensive plan of care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Refer to other disciplines as needed to address patient needs.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

PTA license

Rehabilitation support

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.