Physical Therapy Assistant

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center in; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center seeks a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in resident care and treatment planning. You will document accurately, maintain safety, and communicate with the care team to monitor progress and discharge planning.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA degree, state licensure as a PTA, and proficiency with patient data entry systems. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, training, and compliance with CA laws and rehab

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient in computer skills and clinical documentation systems (Net Health, Point Click Care).
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the appropriate state.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with facility and payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Assist nursing with training of Restorative Aides.

Skills

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Resident care

Training support

Education

Associate Degree PTA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.


• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance
  with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.


• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection
  control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.


• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings,
  as needed. For California PTAs, remain in accordance with the California
  Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 §
  1398.44.


• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to
  ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary
  team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge
  planning.


• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the
  facility as needed.


• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals,
  home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and
  fall prevention strategies.


• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable
  medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility;
  i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.


• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well
  as well as company information.


• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is
  maintained in good working order.


• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement
  initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as\assigned.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with
  residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as
Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and
comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present
information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios
and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must
meet continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain
a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine
additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification,
if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand
and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb,
balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care
and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push,
pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may
occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly
exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective
communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact
with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive
and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and
visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.
Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting
residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.