Physical Therapist Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Extended Care Hospital in Riverside, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support the PT in post-acute settings. You will provide therapy services under PT supervision and help patients progress toward goals.

The role requires an AA in PTA and CPR certification, with CA licensure as required. Prior SNF or residential facility experience is preferred. This is an on-site position offering a collaborative team environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the Physical Therapist in the patient Plan of Care.
• Supervised therapy and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Completes daily notes and assists PT with progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and team members.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills.
• Participates in care planning meetings and rehab meetings.
• Follows policies to ensure safety and maintains a clean environment.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by state.

Skills

Therapy services

Documentation

Billing/expense docs

Communication

Continuing education

Care planning

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

AA PTA

Job description

EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL

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

EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL

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.