Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant - (PTA) - Out-Patient Orthopedic

Type: Full-Time or part-time

Location: South Los Angeles County

RehabAbilities, "the professional's choice" for career development, has a great opportunity for multiple Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) to work in at outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout the South Bay of Los Angeles County. Choose from full-time or a consistent part-time schedule.

For immediate consideration to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to work in out-patient orthopedic clinics throughout the South Bay of Los Angeles County, please attach a resume or apply online at www.RehabAbilities.com. You may also call 800-642-5031, Option 1.

RehabAbilities is dedicated to "helping you help patients." We are PT-owned and certified by The Joint Commission. For over 37 years we have placed Therapy personnel in positions throughout California.

Our clients rely on our Team Members' dedication to providing excellent patient care. We invite those who share our commitment to excellence to join our Team.

Our goal is to be a resource to help you maximize your career. We offer a variety of career opportunities!

Whether you want:
- to job shop to enhance your career;
- the flexibility to achieve personal goals while working;
- extra cash;

Responsibilities:

-Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart including physician progress reports, rehab summaries and discharge summaries;
-Administers therapeutic exercises and modality treatments;
-Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve mobility and functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities with or without use of assistive and supportive devices;
-Assists patient with adjusting to disability/dysfunction to prevent further injury;

Education:
- Graduation from an accredited educational program.

Qualifications:
-Current and unencumbered California license;
-Current AHA-approved CPR card;

Skills:
-Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic and reasoning, judgment, time management techniques and data entry;
-Ability to make improvements or take corrective action;
-Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources;
-Organize, plan, and prioritize work;
-Communicate with people outside the organization;
-Represent the organization to patients, clients and the public;
-Deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations;
-Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time;
-Work within a team as well as independently;
-Speak, read, and write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience while demonstrating the proper use of grammar.

Pre-Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from employment).

RehabAbilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All positions are open to men and women. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, or any other non-job-related factor.

Disability Accommodations - Persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact Human Resources.

Get started now! Submit a resume for immediate consideration or call 800-642-5031, Option 1.

We have other great career opportunities too! For details, please visit: www.RehabAbilities.com.

We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of our Team!

Job-ID #:320SLA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• CA PTA License (Required)

Work Location: In person