Physical Therapy Assistant $2500 sign on bonus

PACS Group; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Colonial Vista Post Acute is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the staff PT with resident care. The role requires state licensure, an accredited PTA program, and strong documentation skills.

The position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus and integration with Net Health and Point Click Care systems. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT to support mobility, functional goals, and discharge planning, while adhering to infection control and safety protocols in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicate with supervising PT to update physicians, nursing staff, and families.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise, safety, and fall prevention.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Fall prevention

Education

Associate degree in PTA program

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

## Physical Therapy Assistant $2500 sign on bonusApply: Colonial Vista Post Acute: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: JR184186\\*\\*Full Time\\*\\*Wage DOE: $25-$40/hour **General Purpose**The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. **Essential Duties*** 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 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. ***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 times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure. **Summary of Benefits**We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:**Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with employer match****Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month,** **48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.***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.*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.