Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

La Crescenta Healthcare Center; Verdugo City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, supporting patient treatment programs.

Responsibilities include providing direct treatment, documenting progress, teaching exercises to residents and families, and assisting with orthotic devices. Entry qualifications: an Associate Degree from an APTA-accredited program and PTA licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

Job description

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.