PTA: Rehab Support for Mobility & Recovery

Sweetwater Care; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in helping patients recover and regain independence after serious illness or injury. You will assist with rehabilitation, mobility, and balance exercises, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to the Plan of Care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team, patient-centered care, and adherence to federal and state guidelines in a facility-based setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Requires valid PTA 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

PTA license or certification

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in helping patients recover and regain independence after serious illness or injury. You will assist with rehabilitation, mobility, and balance exercises, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to the Plan of Care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the therapy team, patient-centered care, and adherence to federal and state guidelines in a facility-based setting.