Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Seva Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to add to our growing team of highly-regarded health professionals serving Tulare, Kings and Fresno Counties.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• One to one patient care
• Flexible schedule
• Medical benefits
• 401k matching
• Continued education
• Fun and friendly work environment

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associates degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(8).
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in patients condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patients clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activitie