PTA in Rehab: Impactful Patient Care & Growth

People Well Staffing; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a skilled nursing facility rehab team. Working under a licensed Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans and help patients progress toward meaningful functional goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team, documentation, patient and caregiver education, and ensuring safety during exercises.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA program.
• Active CA PTA license in good standing or eligibility.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, mobility, and functional training.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers within the established plan of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Accredited PTA program

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

People Well Staffing in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a skilled nursing facility rehab team. Working under a licensed Physical Therapist, you will implement treatment plans and help patients progress toward meaningful functional goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehab team, documentation, patient and caregiver education, and ensuring safety during exercises.