Physical Therapist Assistant: Rehab & Mobility Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation under licensed therapists. You will help patients regain mobility, document services, and follow the Plan of Care while contributing to delivering quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will design and implement therapy activities, coordinate with other disciplines, and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed PTA or eligibility in state of practice

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation under licensed therapists. You will help patients regain mobility, document services, and follow the Plan of Care while contributing to delivering quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will design and implement therapy activities, coordinate with other disciplines, and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.