Physical Therapy Assistant

AvaMed, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 126,078,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Stockton, CA. The role entails executing treatment plans under PT supervision and supporting patient progress.

Responsibilities include gait and balance training, patient education, equipment use, and meticulous documentation of outcomes. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm with a 30-minute meal break; weekly pay via direct deposit.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to implement therapy plans under supervision.
• Experience with gait and balance training techniques.
• Proficiency in documenting patient progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by PTs, including exercises, stretching, and gait/balance training.
• Observe, record, and report a patient's progress and response to treatment before, during, and after therapy.
• Use devices such as walkers, canes, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to aid treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members on in-home exercises and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records of all treatment sessions and patient outcomes.

Skills

Gait training

Balance training

Patient assessment

Documentation

Equipment operation

Patient education

Walker/Cane use

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Tools

Ultrasound

Electrical stimulation

Walker use

Cane use

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency that supports a variety of healthcare settings across California, including correctional facilities, hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. We currently have an urgent need for a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time assignment at a skilled nursing facility in Stockton, CA.

Position Details:

40 Hours per week

Location:Stockton, CA

Schedule:Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (30 minute meal break)

Rate: $50/hr ($2,000/weekly) W-2 Traveler or $44/hr ($1,760/weekly) as a W-2 Local

Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Job Description:

• Patient Care:Implement treatment plans designed by PTs, including exercises, stretching, and gait/balance training.
• Monitoring & Assessment:Observe, record, and report a patient's progress and response to treatment before, during, and after therapy.
• Equipment Application:Use devices such as walkers, canes, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to aid treatment.
• Education:Instruct patients and family members on in-home exercises and wellness strategies.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records of all treatment sessions and patient outcomes.