Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

East Bay Post Acute | Oakland, CA

Employment Type: PRN
Pay: $53.00-$58.00 per Hour, DOE

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

East Bay Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis.

Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA will provide hands-on therapy services to help residents improve their strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and overall functional independence.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation and enjoy helping residents achieve their goals in a supportive healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the supervising Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans and providing quality, resident-centered therapy services.

The PTA works collaboratively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to promote successful rehabilitation outcomes and improve quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities


* Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.


* Assist residents with therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and endurance.


* Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and functional mobility.


* Monitor resident response to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.


* Accurately document treatment provided and resident progress in accordance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements.


* Educate residents and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, safety strategies, and fall prevention.


* Assist with recommendations and training related to appropriate mobility and adaptive equipment.


* Maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.


* Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies and procedures.


* Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care conferences, and rehabilitation team activities as needed.


* Collaborate with nursing and other healthcare professionals to support resident care goals.


* Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.


* Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.


* Perform additional duties as assigned by rehabilitation leadership.

Qualifications


* Current California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing.


* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


* Compassionate, professional, and resident-centered approach to care.


* Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.


* Skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
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