Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Ryans Rehab Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Ryans Rehab Inc in Riverside, CA is seeking a professional Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The PTA directly assists Physical Therapists in recovery treatments, observes patients, and records progress for the therapist to review.

When a Physical Therapist examines, diagnoses and builds a treatment plan, the PTA helps patients perform exercises as instructed by the therapist. They also complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering calls and emails and sanitizing

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license and CPR certification.
• Clear communication to explain treatment plans and motivate patients.
• Strong observation and assessment abilities.
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updates and therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing therapist evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and guiding patients in activities.
• Helps patients use supportive devices.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Monitors treatment progress to meet production objectives.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local regulations and JACHO standards.
• Updates knowledge through education, reading, networking, and professional organizations.
• Seeks opportunities to add value and take ownership of new tasks.

Skills

Current Physical Therapy Assistant lic

Communication skills

Explain complex medical concepts

Observation and assessment

Job description

Ryans Rehab Inc in Riverside, CA is seeking a professional Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The PTA directly assists Physical Therapists in recovery treatments, observes patients, and records progress for the therapist to review.

When a Physical Therapist examines, diagnoses and builds a treatment plan, the PTA helps patients perform exercises as instructed by the therapist. They also complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering calls and emails and sanitizing