Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time

Mariner-Health-Care-2; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Health Care in Oakland, CA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist a licensed physical therapist in implementing patient treatment plans in line with federal and state guidelines.

You will provide direct care, educate residents and families, document progress, and ensure timely completion of forms and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress toward established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, families, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant