PTA Specialist: Elevate Mobility & Resident Care

PACS Group; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is hiring a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Physical Therapist with resident care and documentation. You will work within a team to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, and families, driving discharge planning and quality care.

The role requires an Associate Degree from a PTA program, proficiency with Net Health and PointClickCare, and strong communication skills to educate residents and families and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient with Net Health and PointClickCare software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures manual.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication with managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Maintain licensure and continue education requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment following infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Follow California PTA regulations and licensure requirements.
• Assist in training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate progress to physicians, nursing staff, and families.
• Educate residents and caregivers on goals, home programs, and safety.

Skills

Communication with team

Documentation accuracy

Infection control awareness

Patient care coordination

Education

Associate Degree from PTA program

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

PACS Group is hiring a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Staff Physical Therapist with resident care and documentation. You will work within a team to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, and families, driving discharge planning and quality care.

The role requires an Associate Degree from a PTA program, proficiency with Net Health and PointClickCare, and strong communication skills to educate residents and families and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary