PTA: Rehab & Mobility Support Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support licensed therapists in helping residents recover and regain independence after serious illness or surgery. You will assist with mobility, balance and rehabilitation programs to restore daily activities.

Under supervision, you will document services for accurate billing, ensure plan of care alignment with guidelines, and coordinate referrals to other disciplines as needed.

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.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Williams, CA is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support licensed therapists in helping residents recover and regain independence after serious illness or surgery. You will assist with mobility, balance and rehabilitation programs to restore daily activities.

Under supervision, you will document services for accurate billing, ensure plan of care alignment with guidelines, and coordinate referrals to other disciplines as needed.