PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist for Short-Term Recovery

Sweetwater Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patients recovering after serious illness, injury or medical events. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help restore mobility, balance and independence, and implement individualized therapy plans.

You will document services for timely billing, ensure care follows the Plan of Care and standards, and collaborate with the care team to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide support care of residents who seek short-term/transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
• Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
• Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
• Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patients recovering after serious illness, injury or medical events. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help restore mobility, balance and independence, and implement individualized therapy plans.

You will document services for timely billing, ensure care follows the Plan of Care and standards, and collaborate with the care team to meet patient needs.