Physical Therapist Assistant | Geriatrics (PACE program)

Edge Recruitment Solutions; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

401-K savings + match

PTO / holidays / sick time

Job summary

Edge Recruitment Solutions in Stockton, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for the PACE geriatrics program. The PTA will work under a Physical Therapist to deliver restorative and rehabilitative care to participants at the center and in their homes.

Applicants should have a PTA associate degree, be licensed or eligible, and at least two years of experience with frail elderly populations. The role emphasizes collaboration with the IDT to maximize independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with frail, elderly population.
• PTA associate degree from an accredited program.
• Must have PTA license or license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Rehabilitation IDT to implement care plans.
• Provide restorative and rehabilitative PT services in center and in participants' homes.
• Maximize independence and safety; develop or restore functional abilities.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

IDT collaboration

Teamwork

Education

PTA associate degree

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant | Geriatrics (PACE program)

• Stockton, CA

We’re working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization’s innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission.The organization has been operating in Stockton since 2019 and has repeatedly been named one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes.

We seek candidates with two (2) years of experience with the frail and/or elderly poluation for the role of Physical Therapist Assistant. The person in this role will serve as an integral part of the IDT, collaborating with other members of the Rehabilitation team to implement care plans and provide direct care to participants. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, the PTA provides restorative and rehabilitative physical therapy services to participants at the center and in their homes to maximize independence, safety, and to develop or restore function.

Candidates must have a PTA associate’s degree from an accredited program. Must have a valid PTA license, or proof of licenseeligibility. Must have PTA knowledge necessary to treat frail, elderly participants with complex needs.

The role offers a competitive compensation (salary to $98,500 based on experience) and excellent benefits that include medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401-K savings + match. The role also provides great work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time. This is a great opportunity to join the fastest growing PACE program in California.

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401-K savings + match.
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time.