Resident-Centered PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Aviara Healthcare Center; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. You will treat residents under the PT's direction and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with facility and payer requirements.

Role includes maintaining a safe treatment environment, participating in care conferences, training staff, and educating residents and families on goals and home exercise programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care software.
• Licensed PTA in the state; maintain license and CE requirements.
• CPR certification if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation per facility and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control policies.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and Rehabilitation meetings as needed (CA PTA regs).
• Assist nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervising PT to update physicians, nursing staff, and families.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and home exercises.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment for mobility.
• Contribute to quality assurance and rehab program development.

Skills

Technical reading

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree from PTA program

Licensed PTA in CA

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. You will treat residents under the PT's direction and ensure accurate documentation in compliance with facility and payer requirements.

Role includes maintaining a safe treatment environment, participating in care conferences, training staff, and educating residents and families on goals and home exercise programs.