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:
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Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
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Treat residents with musculoskeletal, neurological, balance, and mobility impairments
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Assist with gait training, transfers, strengthening, and therapeutic exercises
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Complete required documentation including progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries
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Perform resident screenings (new admissions and change in condition)
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Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
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Ensure compliance with Medicare, OBRA, infection control, and regulatory standards
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Communicate effectively with therapy team, nursing staff, residents and families
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Maintain productivity standards and coordinate scheduling of assigned caseload
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Support staff education and in-services as needed
Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
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Current Washington State PTA license required
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Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehab, or long-term care preferred
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Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and therapy documentation requirements
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Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
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Basic computer skills and EMR documentations experience preferred
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Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical job duties
Benefits:
- Competitive PRN pay
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Flexible scheduling
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Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
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Opportunity to work in skilled nursing and post-acute rehab
