Dynamic PTA - Post-Acute Rehab Clinician

Heritage Manor Care; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will implement therapy plans under PT supervision and support patient progress within a post-acute setting.

The role requires an Associate degree and state licensure or certification; CPR is expected. Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility is preferred, with strong documentation and teamwork skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Licensure or certification as required by state guidelines; CPR certification required or preferred.
• 1 year PTA experience preferred; residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Education

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines

CPR Certification

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. You will implement therapy plans under PT supervision and support patient progress within a post-acute setting.

The role requires an Associate degree and state licensure or certification; CPR is expected. Experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility is preferred, with strong documentation and teamwork skills emphasized.