PRN Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Highlandcarecenter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dynamic team as a Physical Therapy Assistant in a forward-thinking healthcare facility. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on residents' recovery through personalized rehabilitation plans and support. With a focus on quality care and community reputation, you will contribute to a positive environment while adhering to best practices in patient care. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule, continuing education opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're motivated to enhance the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a current PTA license in the state of employment.
• Experience with geriatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ conditions and develop rehabilitation plans.
• Help residents improve mobility and monitor their performance.
• Maintain confidentiality and a safe working environment.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Mobility Improvement

Confidentiality

Infection Control

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Current PTA License

Experience with Geriatric Patients

Job description

Highland Care Center is currently searching for a talented Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Outpatient team!

Our facilities deliver outstanding care as well as foster strong employee bonds. We offer short-term to long-term care and a variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you: compassionate, highly skilled, and motivated to make a difference!

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the highest quality of resident care available, support staff and establish a positive reputation in the community while delivering on the Eduro HealthCare Values of wellness, compassion, customer experience and company results.

Daily Pay Available & Free CEUs Courses Offered

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate a Resident’s condition and develop an appropriate physical rehabilitation plan.
• Help Residents to improve their mobility.
• Help Residents through their tasks and monitor their performance.
• Inform Residents what they should anticipate in different stages of their recovery and how they will handle each situation.
• Maintain Resident confidence and protect facility operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Contribute to inter-disciplinary team efforts in resident care.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements

• Must hold current and active PTA license or registration in state employed.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus!
• Completion of orientation required by company policy.
• Health screening and TB test within two weeks of employment.
• Become familiar with and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations relating to the job.
• Show within three (3) days of hire satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

Benefits available for 30+ hours a work week.

Eduro Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake City, UT (Required)

Work Location: In person