PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence in Rehab

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in patient rehabilitation, helping patients recover from illness or surgery and restore mobility and independence.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will develop and implement individualized therapy plans and document services for accurate billing; participate in care planning with the care team to address 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 to residents undergoing short-term/transitional rehab to regain functional ability.
• Assist in delivering quality patient care under supervision of licensed therapists.
• Document all services for accurate and timely therapy billing.
• Ensure care follows the Plan of Care, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Under supervision, develop and implement individualized therapy programs to restore performance.
• Identify needs for referrals to other disciplines under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in patient rehabilitation, helping patients recover from illness or surgery and restore mobility and independence.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will develop and implement individualized therapy plans and document services for accurate billing; participate in care planning with the care team to address patient needs.