Job Description

OPEN JOB: Physical Therapy Assistant
LOCATION: La Quinta, California
PAY RATE: $35.87 - $47.36 hourly ($74,880 to $98,508) + Bonus + Equity
WORK SCHEDULE: M-F. 8-4:30pm
INDUSTRY: Healthcare / Health Services - Therapy / Rehab Services

• Each participant of our client's program is guided by their interdisciplinary team (IDT) - composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to provide quality patient-centered care. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what. The Physical Therapy Assistant acts as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and provides direct care to our participants, allowing the opportunity to elevate their physical therapy experience.

• The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of a Physical Therapist, provides restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the center and at home to maximize participant independence, safety, and to develop or restore function. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will work other members of the rehabilitation team to implement plan of care established by the physical therapist.

Essential Job Duties:

• Administer participant's treatment programs as established by the Physical Therapist
• Assist Physical Therapist in obtaining vital signs, range of motion and strength testing
• Coordinate with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement activities and programs based on the participant's personal treatment plan
• Handle scheduling of participants' treatment, clinical visits, and billing
• Deliver and document physical therapy interventions in accordance with the physical therapist's established care plans including but not limited to providing active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity
• Participate in end-of-life care coordination and aid

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Accredited Program
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant License, or proof of License eligibility in state practicing
• The qualifying Physical Therapy Assistant Degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
• Two (2) years of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred

Benefits:

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually and sick time
• 401 K savings + match
• Total compensation includes base, bonus, and equity
• And additional benefits

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• Full MS WORD Resume
• Required compensation
• Contact information
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss in full
JASON DENMARK
Recruiting Manager
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