PTA Per Diem

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Willow Creek Health Care Center
Pay Range: $42.00-$45.00 per hour
Help Residents Regain Mobility and Independence

Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled treatment designed to improve residents' strength, balance, mobility, safety, endurance, and functional independence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Provide physical therapy treatment according to the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care.


* Carry out therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, mobility training, and other approved interventions.


* Monitor residents' responses to treatment and promptly communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.


* Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.


* Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.


* Practice in accordance with California laws, regulations, and PTA supervision requirements.


* Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.


* Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.


* Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.


* Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.


* Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.


* Recommend and assist with obtaining durable medical equipment that promotes safe mobility and independence.


* Assist with walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other appropriate equipment under the Physical Therapist's direction.


* Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.


* Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.


* Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.


* Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.


* Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.


* Perform additional duties within the PTA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications


* Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.


* Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing required.


* Current CPR certification when required by licensure or facility policy.


* Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, or po...