Physical Therapist Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care is hiring Physical Therapy Assistants in Santa Ana, California. Candidates should have an Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant and ideally some experience in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. The role includes providing therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, documenting patient progress, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Join us to contribute to a collaborative work environment focused on providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the Physical Therapist in the patient Plan of Care.
• Documents daily notes and assists the PT in creating reports.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.

Skills

Therapy service provision

Patient communication

Documentation skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

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.