Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Jacob Healthcare Center is located in San Diego, CA.
We are looking for a committed, caring, and reliable Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA to join our in-house rehab team for our Skilled Nursing Facility! Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Facility: Jacob Healthcare Center Facility Type: Skilled Nursing, Sub-Acute Care and Assisted Living Location: 4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105 Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Morning Pay Range: $35.
00 - $40.
000 Department: Rehab / Therapy All new hire must be COVID-19 Vaccinated or have a medical or religious accommodation before you start.
OUR COMMUNITY: We are committed in providing the best assistance to the population we service, and out communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated therapists to work with each resident in achieving their goals.
We take great effort to be leaders in the skilled nursing community.
The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures.
Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
Measures patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience.
EXPERIENCE: Interest in working with geriatric population With Physical Therapy Assistant Experience is PREFERRED With Skilled Nursing Experience is PREFERRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Certificate to practice Physical Therapy Assistant Role REQUIRED BLS and CPR Certification REQUIRED Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
Computer use knowledge and quick to learn new computer systems and use of electronic medical record.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language Full knowledge of resident rights Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources Is able to practice unencumbered Exudes professionalism in presentation Ability to multitask PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements of bending, squatting, twisting, stair climbing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying items up to 35 lbs.
Ability to use equipment and techniques to safely assist patients to transfer, move in and out of bed and ambulate.
BENEFITS: Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.
Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer.
Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions.
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.