Per Diem PTA: Compassionate Rehab for Recovery

Lifepoint Health; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana, a Lifepoint Health LTACH facility in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a per diem role. You will work under a Physical Therapist to implement rehabilitation care plans, supporting patients to participate in restorative tasks and documenting progress in patient records.

Requirements include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, active PTA licensure in the relevant state, CPR certification as needed, and prior

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification (when required)
• Candidates should have prior experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana, a Lifepoint Health LTACH facility in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a per diem role. You will work under a Physical Therapist to implement rehabilitation care plans, supporting patients to participate in restorative tasks and documenting progress in patient records.

Requirements include an accredited PTA program with an associate degree, active PTA licensure in the relevant state, CPR certification as needed, and prior