Physical Therapist Assistant, Full Time & PRN

Alvarado Care Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Park Healthcare in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the in-house rehab team. PRN also needed. The PTA provides direct therapy under a licensed Physical Therapist, documents treatments, and supports resident independence and safety.

The role collaborates with nursing and care staff, offers education to patients and caregivers, and ensures accurate clinical documentation and billing. Accreditation and licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited 2-year PTA program approved by the APTA.
• PTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PTA interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Record treatments and progress in medical records.
• Coordinate with nursing and care staff to support residents’ function and safety.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and partners on therapy plans.
• Ensure documentation and billing records are accurate and timely.
• Conduct screening rounds as directed by Rehabilitation leadership.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS PTA program

Job description

Seeking a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the in-house rehab team at Mission Park Healthcare, a beautiful SNF in Santa Barbara, CA! PRN also needed.

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

• Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders

• Communicate changes in resident’s condition

• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation

• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

• Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

• Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs

• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other update

Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities

Detail oriented and follow through

Effective and efficient time management skills

Works well with people, including staff, residents and families

Ability to solve problems effectively

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

License: Physical Therapy Assistant License (required)