Physical Therapist Assistant

Opportunity:

PTA - PTA

Job Details:

• Work 8-hour day shifts starting at 8:00 AM
• 2 weekend shifts per month required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Primarily work in a skilled nursing facility with training to float to an inpatient acute care hospital located in the same parking lot
• Inpatient care setting only
• Treat 8-9 patients per day in a post-acute setting
• Cover stations A, B, C, and D
• First to float when needed
• Work with common diagnoses including total joint replacements, stroke, deconditioning, pneumonia, balance difficulties, CVA, TKA, THA, COPD, and geriatric patients with chronic conditions
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to work independently and perform transfers
• Excellent communication skills required
• Floor-specific orientation provided
• Charting completed in Cerner EMR
• Burgundy scrubs required
• California PTA license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA)