PTA- Physical Therapy Assistant Job at Aviara Healthcare Center, Encinitas, CA

RkpYWUtlb3JSKzBwOXpJR24veG5MQldjNkE9PQ==
  • Aviara Healthcare Center
  • Encinitas, CA

Job Description

Aviara Healthcare Is looking for a compassionate, committed, and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!

Purpose: To aid in the process of maximizing patrons' quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Implement and execute on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a LPT.
  • Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
  • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development.
  • Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
  • Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Current, active license as PTA in good standing
  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Curriculum
Physical Capacities : (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
  • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
  • Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Environmental conditions: Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Aviara Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with anti-discrimination laws. Aviara Healthcare Center prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aviara Healthcare Center conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
  • Geriatrics
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Patient Care Technician-Telemetry Full-Time Days Job at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

 ...At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating...  ...matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest...  ...Job Description Patient Care Technician-Telemetry Full-Time Days The Patient... 

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency

Japanese Bilingual .Net Application Developer Job at TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency

 ...Our client, a Japanese manufacturing company is looking for a Junior to intermediate level application developer for our enterprise system development and support. ~ Title : .Net Application Develope ~ rIndustry: IT, Manufacturin ~ gLocation: Burlingame, CA (... 

Sapp Bros Transportation

Class A CDL, Local Transport Fuel Driver. Job at Sapp Bros Transportation

Class A CDL, Local Transport Fuel Driver.Loading, transporting, and unloading transport fuel trailers to customers in the Denver area.Pay: By the load. Yearly Range $75,000 to $100,000Local Home every night with Health Insurance, Dental, 401K, fuel discounts.Uniforms... 

Feiyu Technology International Co., Ltd

Overseas Operations Manager Job at Feiyu Technology International Co., Ltd

1. Bachelor's degree or above, with at least 5 years of experience in overseas mobile game publishing, expertise in at least one area of production operations, market promotion, or user acquisition;2. Having strong analytical and planning abilities, with a pioneering... 

Optimeal USA

Regional Sales Manager Pet Specialty - East Coast Job at Optimeal USA

Job Description Responsible for driving Optimeal same-store sales and opening new designated key independent pet accounts across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England areas through a combination of trade marketing tools, merchandising and developing relationships...