Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Kindred Healthcare
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description
$2,500 Sign on Agreement!

We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapy Assistantto join our rehabilitation team at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles!



As a Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA you will:

• Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting.
  
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.
  
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
  
• Document patient care in accordance with Kindred, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
  
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
  
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
  
• Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
  
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
  
  Qualifications
  As a Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA you will have:
  
  

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• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTAprogram culminating in an Associate Degree.
  
• Currentstate licensure as PhysicalTherapy Assistant /PTA or equivalent in the states where services are rendered.
  
• CPR certification (when required)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  If you are a current Kindredemployee .

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