Riviera Healthcare in Pico Rivera, CA is seeking a PartTime Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join the In-House Therapy Team for 20 hours/week. Will also consider consistent PRN.
We are committed to being a leader in the skilled nursing and rehabilitation arena. For over 50 years, our 150-bed facility has been providing the highest quality nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing
- Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care
- Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
- Monitor patient response to treatment intervention
- Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations
- Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
- Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
- Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
- Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.
- Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.
- Advising patients on exercise techniques.
- Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options.
- Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health.
- Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Documenting patient care history.
- Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.
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
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO