Physical Therapist Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean View Post Acute in Escondido, CA, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team. Under the supervision of a PT, you will provide therapy services per the patient Plan of Care and help advance each resident's progress.

Candidates with 1 year PTA experience and CPR certification are preferred; 1–2 years in residential or skilled nursing settings is a plus. You will collaborate with staff and participate in care planning to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• State guidelines require licensure or certification; CPR certification required.
• 1 year PTA experience preferred; 1-2 years in residential or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the PTA and in compliance with state/federal guidelines.
• Complete documentation including daily notes and assist PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other team members.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Education

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

OCEAN VIEW POST ACUTE

We provide PT, OT, ST services in post‑acute settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team.

If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.

• Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in‑services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1‑2 years experience in a residential / assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Graduates in Physical Therapy Assistant program will be considered.