Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HealthPro Heritage

$83K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program
  • Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with diagnostic tools and therapy equipment
  • Experience with electronic health record systems
  • Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists
  • Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises and modality applications
  • Monitor and document patient progress and report to the Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and families on treatment protocols and self-care techniques
  • Accurately document treatments in compliance with facility policies
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a beautiful long-term care facility
  • Full-time employment
  • Supportive healthcare team environment
Full Job Description
Overview

HealthPro Heritage has a great Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity for Full time in our beautiful long term care facility in Escondido, CA. 

Comepnsation Range- $40-$44 per hour, DOE

Responsibilities
  • Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
  • Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
  • Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
  • Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

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