Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - CA
About The Position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administer treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist. Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with PT Board requirements. Assist with department upkeep and participate in Rehabilitation and Patient Care Conferences as needed. Support treatment area maintenance and cleanliness. Follow physician treatment plans when working with patients. Help train Restorative Aides alongside the nursing department. Communicate effectively with supervisors and the healthcare team regarding patient progress and care plans. Participate in in-service training for facility staff. Document any treatment changes per facility policies and procedures. Educate families or nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver responsibilities for patient discharge. Report equipment issues to ensure proper maintenance. Maintain a positive, effective, and professional relationship with patients, families, and staff. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comfortable using electronic health record systems, such as: Casamba Point Click Care Language: Ability to read and understand technical procedures and policy manuals. Able to communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and families. Mathematics: Capable of applying basic mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios). Reasoning: Able to solve practical problems and follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules). Physical Demands Very Frequent: Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling Frequent: Reaching with arms and hands Occasional: Sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling Lifting/Force: Up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly Vision: Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus. Education & Experience Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board. Not specifically required, but must be proficient in relevant documentation and systems. Must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state. Must meet continuing education requirements per state regulations. Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
- Not specifically required, but must be proficient in relevant documentation and systems.
- Must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state.
- Must meet continuing education requirements per state regulations.
- Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
- Comfortable using electronic health record systems, such as: Casamba Point Click Care
- Ability to read and understand technical procedures and policy manuals.
- Able to communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and families.
- Capable of applying basic mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios).
- Able to solve practical problems and follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).
- Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus.
- Standing
- walking
- pushing/pulling
- talking
- hearing
- tasting
- smelling
- Reaching with arms and hands
- Up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
Responsibilities
- Administer treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with PT Board requirements.
- Assist with department upkeep and participate in Rehabilitation and Patient Care Conferences as needed.
- Support treatment area maintenance and cleanliness.
- Follow physician treatment plans when working with patients.
- Help train Restorative Aides alongside the nursing department.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and the healthcare team regarding patient progress and care plans.
- Participate in in-service training for facility staff.
- Document any treatment changes per facility policies and procedures.
- Educate families or nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver responsibilities for patient discharge.
- Report equipment issues to ensure proper maintenance.
- Maintain a positive, effective, and professional relationship with patients, families, and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
