Physical Therapist Assistant(PTA) Full-Time

Gateway Post Acute is looking for a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Team!

The Company : Gateway Post Acute, a Medicare-certified, short-term rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Home located in Porterville, California.

At Gateway Post Acute, 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