Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA

ROLLING HILLS CARE CENTER; Selma (CA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

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Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care and Rehab is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support our in-house therapy team. You will assist licensed therapists in helping residents regain mobility and independence after illness or surgery, focusing on balance, strength, and safe movement.

We offer a flexible schedule within a Full-time/Part-time/PRN environment, competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement options, plus a collaborative team culture where every member is

Competenze

• License as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Provides support to licensed therapists to advance patient mobility and independence.
• Ensures documentation and compliance with care plans.

Mansioni

• Assist Physical Therapist in developing and implementing therapy plans.
• Support residents in regaining mobility and balance after illness or surgery.
• Document services to ensure accurate billing and care tracking.
• Follow Plan of Care and professional guidelines under supervision.
• Identify need for referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.

Conoscenze

PTA license

Rehabilitation support

Team collaboration

Formazione

Physical Therapy Assistant Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Sweetwater Care and Rehab 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

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