Per-Diem PTA - Rehab Impact in SNF

Citruspostacute; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beach Post-Acute in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to support our rehab team. The PTA will assist therapists with treatments, document progress, and help implement care plans to aid patient recovery.

The role requires a CA PTA license and prior skilled nursing facility experience is preferred. Strong patient care and customer service skills are essential in this team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CA PTA license active
• Minimum of 1 year of Skilled Nursing Facility or Long-Term Care experience preferred
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists with treatments and procedures per patient care plan
• Carry out routine functions, document progress, and modify treatments as needed
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients during exercises and activities
• Observe patient responses and report progress to the PT
• Coordinate with therapy staff and inform caregivers/family about plans
• Transport patients to/from treatment areas and secure them for therapy
• Administer therapeutic modalities and monitor equipment usage
• Measure range of motion and vital signs to assess treatment effects
• Fit patients for braces or assistive devices as needed

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

PTA assistance

Job description

The Beach Post-Acute in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Per-Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to support our rehab team. The PTA will assist therapists with treatments, document progress, and help implement care plans to aid patient recovery.

The role requires a CA PTA license and prior skilled nursing facility experience is preferred. Strong patient care and customer service skills are essential in this team-focused environment.