Physical Therapist Assistant needed for SNF in Delano, CA!

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist a licensed Physical Therapist in helping residents recover and improve functional ability.

You will document services, follow the Plan of Care, and support development of individualized therapy programs to restore mobility and balance under supervision. This in California, where the role emphasizes safety and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid PTA license or certification in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality patient care under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Ensure care follows Plan of Care and professional standards.
• Develops and implements individualized therapy programs to restore function and balance.
• Identify need for referrals to other disciplines under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

PTA license

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.