Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

IEP Corp; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Healthcare Center in La Mirada, CA, is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. The role supports rehabilitation services, administers treatments, and helps residents achieve quality of life.

Requirements include CPR certification, active PTA license, 1–2 years of long-term care, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is required.
• Preferably 1-2 years of long-term care experience.
• Good physical and mental health are required.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Proficient in following oral and written instructions.
• Possess training, knowledge, and experience for general supervision of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Fundamental understanding of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing physical therapy machines.
• Administers treatment and rehabilitation services to patients with injuries or disabilities. Conducts exercises with residents.
• Follows treatment instructions given by the supervising Physical Therapist. Adheres to physical medicine practice standards.
• Evaluates treatment effects, discusses observations with staff and Physical Therapist.
• Monitors and documents resident treatment and responses.
• Contributes to creating a teaching plan based on identified learning needs, assesses teaching effectiveness, involves family when necessary, and informs staff and Physical Therapist of outcomes.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Long-term care experience

Job description

Imperial Healthcare Center staff takes great pride in delivering the highest level of care to our residents and their families to achieve true quality of life and care. Discover why many families like yours have made Imperial Healthcare Center their first choice in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. CPR Certification is mandatory.
2. Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is a must.
3. Preferably 1-2 years of experience in long-term care.
4. Good physical and mental health are required.
5. Capable of meeting physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted.
6. Proficient in following oral and written instructions.
7. Possess training, knowledge, and experience for general supervision of responsibilities.

REPORTING:

The Physical Therapist Assistant reports to the Rehabilitation Director.

JOB DUTIES:

• Fundamental understanding of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing physical therapy machines.
• Administers treatment and rehabilitation services to patients with injuries or disabilities. Conducts exercises with residents.
• Follows treatment instructions given by the supervising Physical Therapist. Adheres to physical medicine practice standards.
• Evaluates treatment effects, discusses observations with staff and Physical Therapist.
• Monitors and documents resident treatment and responses.
• Contributes to creating a teaching plan based on identified learning needs, assesses teaching effectiveness, involves family when necessary, and informs staff and Physical Therapist of outcomes.