Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

Mariner Healthcare; Hayward (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mariner Healthcare seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under a licensed Physical Therapist to support a patient’s treatment plan in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

The PTA will provide direct treatment, document progress toward goals, and educate residents, family members, and caregivers on exercises and device care; complete required forms as required by policy and regulations.

Formación

• Direct treatment to residents per plan of care by supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document resident progress toward goals.
• Teach exercises to residents, family, and caregivers; may instruct on orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Complete required forms/documents per company policy and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Direct resident treatment as outlined by the PT.
• Document progress toward goals.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in exercises and device care.
• Complete forms per policy and state/federal regulations.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Documentation

Teaching residents

Caregiver instruction

Educación

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Descripción del empleo

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.