Acute Care, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medicare, Neurology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Regulations, Rehabilitation Nursing, Staff Training, Team Building, Team Player
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
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