Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Join Atherton Park Post-Acute and make a meaningful impact by supporting high quality, compassionate rehabilitation care for residents in our skilled nursing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduating student, new graduate, or experienced Physical Therapist Assistant in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience looking to build or continue a rewarding career in Physical Therapy while working closely with residents, families, caregivers, licensed Physical Therapists, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

We welcome candidates seeking Full Time, Part Time, PRN, or On Call opportunities.

Join our Team with rewarding benefits:

• Competitive Rate

• $2,500 Retention Bonus for full time positions in California

• $2,500 Relocation Bonus eligible after 90 days

• $5,000 Student Loan Repayment per calendar year

• $2,500 Referral Bonus

• $500 Annual License Renewal Bonus. Covers license renewal, CPR, and CEU expenses per calendar year

• H1B Sponsorship / H1B Transfer Assistance available for eligible full time employees
  

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides appropriate aspects of physical therapy care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements established treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, monitors patient responses, documents patient progress, and communicates with patients, families, caregivers, and the rehabilitation team to support positive functional outcomes.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Physical Therapist and Facility Rehab Director.

Why This Role Matters

• Implement and carry out established physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist

• Provide appropriate physical therapy interventions according to the established treatment plan

• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, strengthening, mobility, transfers, gait training, balance, coordination, endurance, positioning, and other Physical Therapy interventions

• Monitor patient response to treatment and report changes in patient status or needs to the supervising Physical Therapist

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Provide patient and caregiver education and reinforce mobility, exercise, safety, and treatment strategies as directed by the Physical Therapist

• Participate in patient screening and identify changes or concerns that should be reported to the supervising Physical Therapist

• Provide timely and accurate documentation according to facility, department, and payer requirements

• Document treatment and patient progress to support licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement, and physician requirements

• Coordinate treatment activities and goals with other members of the rehabilitation team

• Use professional judgment to help ensure patient and staff safety

• Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and effective communication

• Attend required meetings, in services, training sessions, and educational presentations

• Prepare and submit accurate patient charges and billing information

• Support department operations and development

• Maintain and enhance clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education and professional development

• Maintain valid licensure and required certifications