Licensed PTA — Rehab & Patient Progress Champion

La Mesa Healthcare Center in; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Licensed Staff Physical Therapy Assistant to treat patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and to document daily treatment notes and weekly progress reports. You will assist with department operations, participate in care conferences, train families for discharge, and help maintain equipment in a supportive care environment.

The role emphasizes communication with supervisors and health team members, along with routine in-services training for staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
• Able to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Able to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule form instructions.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist and record daily treatment notes.
• Assist in maintaining department and treatment area, including cleaning tasks.
• Record progress notes weekly per PT board and participate in care conferences as needed.
• Instruct families or nursing staff in maintenance and caregiver training for discharge.
• Report equipment problems and ensure good working order.

Skills

Casamba & Point Click Care

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

PACS is seeking a Licensed Staff Physical Therapy Assistant to treat patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and to document daily treatment notes and weekly progress reports. You will assist with department operations, participate in care conferences, train families for discharge, and help maintain equipment in a supportive care environment.

The role emphasizes communication with supervisors and health team members, along with routine in-services training for staff.