Seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join the team at Tampico Healthcare Center in Walnut Creek, CA! *Flexible scheduling! *Supportive therapy team to work with!

Address: 130 Tampico Pl, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care:

• Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client’s independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Communicate changes in resident’s condition.
• Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation.
• Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff.
• Provide education and training to patients, caregivers, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training, and competence programs.
• Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess client needs and environmental safety.
• Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates.
• Effective and efficient time management skills and problem solving.
• Works well with people, including staff, residents, and families.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.

Knowledge: Current physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

License: Current, unencumbered, active Physical Therapy Assistant License (required)

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Walnut Creek, CA 94598: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person