Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Grand Oaks Care Center in Tulare, CA is seeking a qualified Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for our In-house Therapy Team on a full-time Day Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Join a 99-bed facility serving short-term and long-term residents in a small, rural community.

We welcome new graduates as well as experienced PTAs. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, flexible schedule and retirement benefit; candidates will work under the Physical Therapist and collaborate with a dedicated health

Qualifications

• Licensed by Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC).
• Open to new graduates as well as seasoned PTAs.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines.
• Record treatments and progress notes in the medical record.
• Assist in maintaining department operations and equipment.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team regarding patient progress and plans.
• Support training for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment charges per facility policy.
• Educate patients' families or nursing staff on maintenance programs.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Team player

Clinical reasoning

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTBC)

Job description

Grand Oaks Care Center, in Tulare California is seeking qualified candidates for our In-house Therapy Team as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time Day Shift 800a-430p position we currently have available. We are a recently acquired, 99 bed facility that strives to provide quality care to our short term and long term residents. We are located in a small, rural, close knit community. If you are compassionate, love making a difference, and enjoy your role as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant then we invite you to consider us as your new employer. We are currently recruiting for compassionate team members that are Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants. We are looking for passionate individuals that will rise above to care for our elderly residents. We welcome new graduates as well as seasoned Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants!

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
• Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
• Assist in maintaining department
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
• Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program

Experience/Qualifications

Licensed by Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

This position is open to therapists at all experience levels.

Desired Skills

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department