Arvin Post Acute is looking for a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Team!
The Company: Arvin Post Acute, a Medicare-certified, short-term rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Home located in Arvin, California.
At Sierra Valley Rehab Center, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:
Maintain high medical integrity
Foster a team spirit among staff
Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors
Salary: Starting $40 per hour pending experience
Shift Times: Full-Time, Part-Time
The PTA - provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Must be currently registered/licensed in the applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
One (1) year experience preferred in post-acute care or related setting preferred
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient care,, documentation and therapy software responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Physical setting:
Inpatient
Long-term care
Nursing home
Rehabilitation center
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Arvin, CA 93203 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Arvin, CA 93203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
