Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA will implement the patient’s treatment plan and support progress toward established goals.

The role involves direct resident care, documenting progress, teaching exercises to residents and families, and completing forms in line with company policies and state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress toward meeting goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers; may instruct in use and care of orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting devices.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with policy and regulations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Resident instruction

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed 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

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.