PTA: Flexible PRN Schedule & Growth Opportunities

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PRN scheduling

Supportive rehabilitation team

Continuing training and professional成长

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents improve mobility and restore function.

We offer a supportive team, continuing training opportunities, and a resident-centered environment within a skilled nursing setting. California PTA licensure and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current California PTA license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, dependable and committed to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, transfers, balance and gait activities.
• Observe and document residents’ progress, responses and changes in condition.
• Communicate resident updates and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate residents, families and caregivers on exercises and safety techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote a safe, resident-centered environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents improve mobility and restore function.

We offer a supportive team, continuing training opportunities, and a resident-centered environment within a skilled nursing setting. California PTA licensure and CPR certification are required.