PTA - LTAC Rehab Specialist with Growth & Benefits

Lifepoint Health; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Bay in Gardena, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Long-Term Acute Care Hospital team on a per diem basis. The wage scale is $28.00 - $50.00 per hour, reflecting experience and shift needs.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement rehabilitation care plans, support patient participation, document progress, and help with scheduling and records in a secure, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, compassionate care in a team-based, secure setting.
• Under supervision of the Physical Therapist, implement the patient’s Care Plan for rehabilitation; help patients participate in tasks to restore and enhance performance.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program

Job description

Kindred Hospital South Bay in Gardena, California, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Long-Term Acute Care Hospital team on a per diem basis. The wage scale is $28.00 - $50.00 per hour, reflecting experience and shift needs.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will implement rehabilitation care plans, support patient participation, document progress, and help with scheduling and records in a secure, compassionate environment.