Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward; Hayward (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Driftwood Healthcare Center-Hayward is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support a licensed physical therapist and deliver patient care within the prescribed plan of care.

You will document progress, teach residents and families exercises, and assist with devices as needed while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from APTA accredited program is required.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant is required.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct treatment to residents under supervision and according to the plan of care.
• Documents resident progress toward established goals.
• Teachs exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may instruct in use of assistive devices.
• Completes required forms and documents in line with policy and regulations.

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Resident education

Formation

Associate degree from APTA accredited program

Licensed PTA

Description du poste

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.