Rehabilitation & Mobility Physical Therapy Assistant

Sweetwater Care; Harrington (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to help residents recover from serious illness or injury and regain function, balance, and independence.

You will work under the supervision of licensed therapists, implement individualized therapy plans, document every service for accurate billing, and coordinate referrals when needed.

A High School Diploma is required, and you must hold a valid PTA license or certification in the state of practice, or be eligible for licensure.

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 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, organization guidelines, meets professional standards, and complies 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

Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to help residents recover from serious illness or injury and regain function, balance, and independence.

You will work under the supervision of licensed therapists, implement individualized therapy plans, document every service for accurate billing, and coordinate referrals when needed.

A High School Diploma is required, and you must hold a valid PTA license or certification in the state of practice, or be eligible for licensure.