Physical Therapy Assistant- Per Diem

Palm Springs Healthcare Center; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Springs Healthcare Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient treatment plans under a supervising PT. This role emphasizes direct resident care, progress documentation, and education of residents, families, and caregivers while adhering to state and federal regulations.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate Degree from an APTA-accredited program and be licensed as a PTA, with a commitment to quality patient outcomes in a residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program.
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to residents as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Document resident progress toward meeting established goals.
• Teach exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Patient/family education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree from an APTA-accredited program

Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.