Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) needed for SNF in Porterville, CA!
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assists Physical Therapists in helping patients recover and rehabilitate after serious illness, injury, or medical events, supporting them in reaching their best possible functional ability, well-being, and independence. The role provides support services to improve strength and function, restore efficient movement and flexibility, and help patients regain mobility or improve balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or joint replacement procedures. The PTA supports residents receiving short-term or transitional care and provides appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. The role follows the established Plan of Care, organizational guidelines, professional standards, community needs, and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide support care to residents receiving short-term or transitional care as they recover and rehabilitate from serious illness, injury, or a medical event.
- 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.
- Ensure patient care follows the established Plan of Care, organizational guidelines, professional standards, community needs, and applicable federal and state guidelines.
- Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identify and develop a comprehensive plan of care.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
- Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed and make referrals under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
