Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - PRN - Meraki Rehab
Los Angeles, CA 90020
About the Job
We provide PT, OT, ST, and RT services in post-acute settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team at Meraki Rehab Partners. Our name stems from a concept of having “Meraki,†which means “to put something of yourself (love, creativity, soul) in your work.â€
If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with collaborative spirit, we want to meet you! We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.
Our Mission, “We make a positive difference in one’s physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through genuine partnership led by our values.â€
Join our team that delivers care with Meraki!
We are seeking a PRN PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant).
- Provides Therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
- Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
- Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
- Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assisting the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
- Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
- Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians and other members of the team.
- Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
- Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings and family training in order to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab or Rehab Resource Consultant.
- Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
- Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients. Follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
- Maintains a clean environment.
- Attends required meetings, in-services and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and /or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
- Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
- Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
Requirements:
- Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant
Licensure/Certification:
- Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines.
- CPR Certification.
Experience:
- 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
- 1-2 years experience in a residential/ assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
- Graduates in Physical Therapy Assistant program will be considered.
Excellent Comp and benefits for full-time associates, as well as perks and discounts for all.