Physical Therapist Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in West Hollywood, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under PT supervision. You will provide therapy services per the Plan of Care and help ensure accurate documentation and timely communications with the care team.

The role requires an Associate of Arts in PTA, CPR certification, and 1 year PTA experience preferred. Prior work in a residential or skilled nursing setting is a plus. Full-time position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• 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 (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.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and assists 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 team members.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Maintains licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Education

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

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.