Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA (Full Time, Part Time, PRN) Sign on bonus

Feather River Care Center; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join its in-house therapy team. The PTA will assist the Physical Therapist in helping residents recover, regain mobility, and improve balance after orthopedic injuries or medical events, contributing to functional independence.

Responsibilities include documenting services, adhering to the prescribed Plan of Care, and coordinating with the therapy team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires valid PTA license in the state of practice.
• Ability to support physical therapy sessions and patient mobility.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in patient rehabilitation and mobility.
• Provide supportive care to residents aiming for recovery and independence.
• Document services accurately for billing and care plans.
• Follow Plan of Care and comply with federal and state guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Rehabilitation

Education

PTA license

Job description

Sweetwater Care 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.