Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Position Description

Fowler Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled therapy services to help patients recover from illness, injury, surgery, and other medical conditions. This role focuses on improving strength, mobility, balance, gait, and overall functional independence while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.

• Current and unrestricted California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), rehabilitation, or post-acute care experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise programs, and functional mobility training.

• Strong clinical observation, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Physical Therapists, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care.

• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the position, including assisting with transfers, ambulation, and therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, gait, endurance, mobility, and functional independence.

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in accordance with the Physical Therapist's plan of care.

• Treat patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, neurological conditions, and other illnesses affecting mobility and function.

• Observe, document, and communicate patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with Medicare guidelines, facility policies, and state and federal regulations.

• Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safe use of assistive devices.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized treatment environment while ensuring therapy equipment is used appropriately.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention standards, and all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Physical Therapist or Rehabilitation Director.