Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Lifepoint Health • Brea, CA

9d • $28 - $49

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works in a long-term acute care hospital and provides quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the PTA implements rehabilitation care plans and helps patients with mental and/or physical impairments participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance. The role includes communicating patient progress and problems to supervisors and team members, assisting with scheduling, recording daily charges, documenting care according to applicable requirements, and teaching patients’ families or nursing staff follow-through programs. The PTA also maintains a safe, clean work area and equipment, follows company conduct and compliance standards and applicable laws, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
• CPR certification when required.
• Prior experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting.
• Availability to participate in required training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient rehabilitation care plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Help patients with mental and/or physical impairments participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisors and other team members.
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer, and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and the work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Compliance Agreement, professional standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree