Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Rate: $38-$40

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  

• 401K  

• Holiday Pay  

• Paid Time Off  

• Overtime Available  

• Full Time

• Same Day Pay!!

• Refer a friend Bonus!!  

• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”  

• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!  

• Exciting Attendance Program!!  

About us:

Alameda Center is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required .

DUTIES:

• Follow physicians' orders for resident care and follow directions of the Physical Therapist

• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities 

• Provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents' functions

• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities

• Maintain timely and accurate resident reports as required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and third-party payers 

• Provide adaptive equipment and preventative measures to prevent decline in residents' functions

• Observe infection control procedures

• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision

• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers

• Follow all facility Residents' Rights policies

• Remain positive and caring and act in the best interests of our residents

• Perform  all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner

• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor