Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA)
Company: Meadow Creek Post-acute
Location: Paramount
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job Description:
Meadow Creek Post-Acute is a premier skilled nursing facility
located in Paramount, CA, dedicated to providing exceptional
short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Our experienced staff
is committed to creating customized care plans tailored to help
residents regain their independence and achieve their highest level
of function.Why Join Us?We provide both long-term and short-term
care in our skilled and subacute units, delivered by our dedicated
staff. With regular training and education opportunities, Meadow
Creek Post-Acute is an excellent place to develop skills and build
a strong foundation for a career in healthcare.Position
Overview:The Physical Therapist Assistant will help Physical
Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The
Physical Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws,
assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine
functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific
treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope
of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.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
crutchesQualifications:Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited PTA programActive
California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License and is able
to practice unencumbered in California.Active BLS/CPR.A minimum of
six months of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is
preferred; however, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.Is in
good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing
boards.Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.Full
knowledge of resident's rights.Experience in long term care
preferredAble to work on multiple tasks at the same time.What We
Offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.Additional options like
Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.Life and AD&D
insurance included for full-time employees.401(k) retirement
savings with employer match opportunities.Paid time off: Vacation,
Holidays, and Sick Leave.Supportive and collaborative work
environment.Paid orientation and training programs.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.by Jobble
Keywords: Meadow Creek Post-acute, Paramount , Physical Therapist Assistant, (PTA), Healthcare , Paramount, California
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