Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (Caldera Care) is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our Therapy team! If you have experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehab settings, we want to hear from you.
Pay Range: $35.00-$45.00 DOE
Schedule: PRN (as needed / flexible hours)
About Us
At Aurora Valley Care, we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home for both our residents and our staff. We take pride in providing top-notch care and delivering the highest standards of excellence - made possible by our incredible team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Treat residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and mobility impairments
- Assist with gait training, transfers, strengthening, and therapeutic exercises
- Complete required documentation including progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries
- Perform resident screenings (new admissions and change in condition)
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, OBRA, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Communicate effectively with therapy team, nursing staff, residents and families
- Maintain productivity standards and coordinate scheduling of assigned caseload
- Support staff education and in-services as needed
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
- Current Washington State PTA license required
- Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or long-term care preferred
- Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and therapy documentation requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Basic computer skills and EMR documentations experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical job duties
Benefits:
- Competitive PRN pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to work in skilled nursing and post-acute rehab
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
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