Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant at  Culver West Care Center in Culver City, CA to join the   In-House Therapy Team!

Culver West Health Center is a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Culver City, California. We have been providing specialized therapy services and skilled nursing care to our community for over 40 years.

At Culver West Health Center, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:

• Maintain high medical integrity
• Foster a team spirit among staff
• Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our patients and their visitors

Our team of qualified professionals helps patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness. We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether patients stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist
• Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision.
• Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
• Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
• Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Career Advantages:

• In-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Clinical expertise & training available
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

Job Status: PRN

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