Physical Therapist Assistant

MACT Health Board Inc; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO including vacation

Student loan repayment

Direct student loan contributions

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

MACT Health Board Inc. is hiring a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time clinical role.

The PTA will provide therapy under a licensed Physical Therapist to improve mobility, strength, and independence. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, administering modalities, preparing patients, documenting progress, and educating patients and families on home exercise programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current California PTA license or active eligibility.
• Current BLS/ALS certificate.
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must have valid ID per I-9 and E-Verify.
• Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Administer modalities and interventions per plan of care.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas; assist with transfers and positioning.
• Observe, measure, and document patient responses, progress and vital signs; report findings to the PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Maintain clinical documentation per requirements.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain professional communication with staff.

Skills

Therapy exercises

Gait training

Functional mobility

Activities of daily living

Neuromuscular re-education

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

CA PTA license

Job description

Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more.

Why MACT Health Care Inc?

Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that’s not just an idea—it’s our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you’ll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
• 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
• Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
• Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
• Competitive Salary of $27.56-$44.65 hourly

Who you are:

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a Full Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence. The Physical Therapist Assistant will:

• Implement treatment plans as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, functional mobility, activities of daily living training, and neuromuscular re-education
• Administer modalities and interventions as permitted by license and plan of care.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas/equipment; assist with patient transfers, positioning, and transportation as needed
• Observe, measure, and document patient responses, progress, vital signs, range of motion, and any adverse reactions; report findings promptly to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, proper use of equipment, safety, and techniques to support recovery
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the medical record according to facility, state, and payer requirements
• Adhere to safety and control standards at all times
• Maintain high level of professional communication with staff

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California (or active application/eligibility status as allowed)
• Current BLS/ALS certificate
• Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
• Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
• Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).

The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT:

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.