Physical Therapist Assistant

AvaMed, Inc; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed, Inc is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for a skilled nursing facility in Oroville, CA. The role involves implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate records while providing quality patient care.

Scheduled hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4:30pm, with a pay rate of $50/hr for travelers and $44/hr for locals. Weekly pay is offered with both W-2 options.

Qualifications

• Implement treatment plans including exercises, stretching, and gait/balance training.
• Observe and report patient progress before, during, and after therapy.
• Instruct patients on in-home exercises and wellness strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the guidance of Physical Therapists.
• Monitor and assess patients throughout treatment sessions.
• Maintain accurate treatment records.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring & Assessment

Equipment Application

Education

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency that supports a variety of healthcare settings across California, including correctional facilities, hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. We currently have urgent need for a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Oroville, CA.

Position Details

• 40 Hours per week
• Location: Oroville, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Rate: $50/hr ($2,000/weekly) W-2 Traveler or $44/hr ($1,760/weekly) as a W-2 Local
• Weekly Pay

Job Description

• Patient Care: Implement treatment plans designed by PTs, including exercises, stretching, and gait/balance training.
• Monitoring & Assessment: Observe, record, and report a patient's progress and response to treatment before, during, and after therapy.
• Equipment Application: Use devices such as walkers, canes, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to aid treatment.
• Education: Instruct patients and family members on in-home exercises and wellness strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records of all treatment sessions and patient outcomes.