Resident-Centric PTA: Rehab & Mobility Specialist

Country Hills Post Acute; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Hills Post Acute is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering resident-centered rehabilitation services. You will help with treatment, documentation, safety, and coordination with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires a valid PTA license in California, an associate degree, and proficiency with health record systems. You will participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and assist with equipment

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficient with Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

Skills

Reading technical procedures

Policy & procedure comprehension

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills Net Health & PCC

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Country Hills Post Acute is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering resident-centered rehabilitation services. You will help with treatment, documentation, safety, and coordination with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires a valid PTA license in California, an associate degree, and proficiency with health record systems. You will participate in care conferences, educate residents and families, and assist with equipment