Rehabilitation-Focused Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Delano, CA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will help patients recover mobility after illness, injury, or surgery, assist with therapy programs, and document services for accurate billing.

Under supervision, you’ll participate in care planning, coordinate with other disciplines, and adapt activities to patient needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 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 under supervision of licensed therapists.
• 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.
• Assure that patient care follows the established Plan of Care and the organization’s guidelines, meets professional standards and complies with laws.
• Under supervision, identify and develop a comprehensive plan of care; develop and implement individualized therapy programs.
• Identify need for and refer to other disciplines to address patient needs under supervision.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education

High School Diploma

PTA license or certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Delano, CA seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient rehabilitation under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will help patients recover mobility after illness, injury, or surgery, assist with therapy programs, and document services for accurate billing.

Under supervision, you’ll participate in care planning, coordinate with other disciplines, and adapt activities to patient needs.