Physical Therapist Assistant- Full Time

Mariner Healthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a licensed physical therapist to support patient treatment plans in accordance with federal and state guidelines.

The role involves direct patient care, documenting progress toward goals, and teaching residents and families about exercises and device care within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care to residents under supervision of licensed PT
• Accurate documentation of resident progress toward goals
• Teach exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Resident/family instruction

Education

Associate degree (APTA accredited)

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.