Physical Therapy Assistant (SNF - Mabie) HRA-786

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital; Hollister (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

San Benito Health Care District is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA will help improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability through targeted exercises, activity training, and use of assistive devices.

You will document patient progress, collaborate with the care team, ensure safety and infection control, and participate in planning, scheduling, and discharge activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• CPR/BLS certification (as required by facility).
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients in exercises, mobility training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient status and treatment adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, professional, and department standards.
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Assist in patient care planning, scheduling, and discharge planning as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Aides during patient care tasks to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate assistance in accordance with the plan of care and facility protocol

Connaissances

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Formation

Associate degree from CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Outils

CPR/BLS certification

State licensure as PTA

Description du poste

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy treatments and interventions to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA works to improve the patient's mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities following disease or injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct patients in exercises, mobility training, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient status and treatment adjustments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, professional, and department standards.
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Assist in patient care planning, scheduling, and discharge planning as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Aides during patient care tasks to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate assistance in accordance with the plan of care and facility protocol

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• CPR/BLS certification (as required by facility).
• Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred but not required.

Job Type

Full-time, Day Shift

Pay

$40.00 - $54.00/hourly

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.

San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).