Per-Diem Physical Therapy Assistant — SNF Rehab

Citrus Post-Acute; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Beach Post-Acute in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our rehab team and help residents recover from surgery, injury, or illness. The PTA will assist Physical Therapists with treatments per each patient’s care plan and perform routine tasks.

The role requires an active CA PTA license, at least 1 year of SNF/LTC experience preferred, and excellent customer service and patient care skills.

Qualifications

• CA PTA license active in CA.
• Minimum 1 year SNF/LTC experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with treatments per care plan.
• Document progress of treatment and modify treatments as needed.
• Instruct and motivate patients during exercises and activities.
• Observe and report patient progress to the physical therapist.
• Confer with therapy staff to plan and coordinate treatment.
• Communicate treatment plans to caregivers and family members.
• Transport and assist patients to treatment areas and secure them for therapy.
• Administer manual therapy, modalities, and therapeutic exercises.
• Measure range of motion and vital signs for treatment evaluation.
• Monitor equipment use and document treatment sessions.
• Fit patients for braces, prostheses, and supportive devices.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Communication

Education

CA PTA license

Job description

The Beach Post-Acute in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our rehab team and help residents recover from surgery, injury, or illness. The PTA will assist Physical Therapists with treatments per each patient’s care plan and perform routine tasks.

The role requires an active CA PTA license, at least 1 year of SNF/LTC experience preferred, and excellent customer service and patient care skills.