PRN PTA: Flexible Scheduling & Competitive Pay

East Bay Post Acute; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Competitive pay

Job summary

East Bay Post Acute in Oakland, CA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You will provide hands-on therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents gain strength, mobility, and independence.

The PTA will work with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and resident-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and endurance.
• Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and functional mobility.
• Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising PT.
• Accurately document treatment provided and resident progress per policy and payer requirements.
• Educate residents and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and fall prevention.
• Collaborate with nursing and other healthcare professionals to support resident care goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by rehabilitation leadership.

Skills

CA PTA license

PTA program graduate

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Post-acute rehab experience

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

East Bay Post Acute in Oakland, CA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. You will provide hands-on therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents gain strength, mobility, and independence.

The PTA will work with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to promote positive rehabilitation outcomes.