Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), PRN

Lifepoint Health • Perris, CA

7d • $28 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem. Kindred Hospital Riverside is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing quality, compassionate care in a secure setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will implement patient care plans for rehabilitation, assist patients in restoring function, communicate progress to the team, and maintain records. The position also requires maintaining equipment and work areas, adhering to company conduct codes, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program culminating in an associate degree.
• Current state licensure as 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.
• Must be available to participate in required training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation.
• Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor 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 patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree