Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - at a SNF in Stockton, CA

AvaMed Workforce; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 3–6 month contract at a skilled nursing facility in Stockton, CA. The PTA provides therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, following the treatment plan and assisting with exercises, gait training, and mobility.

Documentation, progress notes, and communication with the interdisciplinary care team are included.

Qualifications

• Current California PTA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Carry out the established treatment plan and assist patients with therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training.
• Document care and communicate patient progress to the supervising Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary care team.

Education

California PTA license

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 3–6 month contract assignment at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Stockton, CA.

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities typically include carrying out the established treatment plan, assisting patients with therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, and functional mobility, documenting care, and communicating patient progress to the supervising Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Current California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license is required.

Compensation and assignment

• Pay: $50/hr
• Assignment length: 3–6 months
• $500 sign-on bonus given at 90 days