Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - Fulltime

Meraki Rehab Partners; Downey (CA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent compensation and benefits

Perks and discounts for all

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Meraki Rehab Partners is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant in Downey, California. Responsibilities include providing therapy services as established in patients' plans of care and maintaining communication with families and team members.

Candidates should have at least an Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant, with CPR Certification and relevant experience preferred. The position offers excellent compensation and benefits for full-time associates.

Competenze

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.

Mansioni

• Provides therapy services established by the Physical Therapist in the patient Plan of Care.
• Communicates with patients, families, and other team members.
• Completes documentation including daily notes and progress reports.

Conoscenze

Therapy services

Communication

Documentation

Formazione

Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

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Responsibilities

• Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings, and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab, or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in‑services, and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensure/Certification

• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Graduates in Physical Therapy Assistant program will be considered.

Benefits

Excellent Comp and benefits for full‑time associates, as well as perks and discounts for all.