Physical Therapist Assistant

Driftwood Healthcare Center Santa Cruz; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO Package

Referral Bonuses

Relocation Reimbursement

Job summary

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our compassionate team. We offer a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus to support your transition into our vibrant facility.

As a PTA, you will administer treatments, perform strength and mobility assessments, and implement care plans under PT guidance. California licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in PTA program required.
• Current California PTA license required.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• May participate with home assessments to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment along with PT/OT as needed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in California

One year clinical experience preferred

Job description

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz is hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). We value our employees and we are committed to providing them with a professional and supportive work environment. We treat our residents and employees as part of our family.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Salary: $81,120 - $93,600 Full/Part Time

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Physical Therapist (PT) Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO Package
• Referral Bonuses
• Relocation Reimbursement

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Duties and Responsibilities within scope of practice and federal guidelines:

• Administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Administers tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct clinical treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• May participate with home assessments, simulated or actual as appropriate, to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment along with PT/OT as needed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred. New graduates welcomed.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant issued by the state of California.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.