Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

EVERGREEN CARE CENTER; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Evergreen Care Center in Fresno, CA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join its in-house therapy team. The PTA will assist licensed therapists in rehabilitating patients, improving mobility, balance, and functional independence following medical events.

The role emphasizes collaboration within an IDT, accurate documentation, and adherence to care plans while delivering compassionate resident care. Several shifts available including full-time, part-time, and PRN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or state certification required or license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in patient rehabilitation and mobility improvement.
• Support care for residents to recover from illness or injury.
• Document all therapy services for accurate billing and care plans.
• Follow Plan of Care and professional standards under supervision.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Documentation

Education

PTA license or certification

Job description

Evergreen Care Center has openings to join an in-house Therapy Team!

What Sets Us Apart

We are an in-house, close-knit therapy team who addresses patient needs and collaborates well with our IDT. Our team has a family feel and all members are appreciated, seen, and heard.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefit

Position Description

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence. Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and/or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.