Arroyo Vista Nursing Center is looking for a caring and compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! You will be responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.
Why Arroyo Vista Nursing Center?
- Extremely rewarding opportunity to work within Post-Acute Care! We truly value our residents and our colleagues!
- We are a 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility located in San Diego, CA – our approach to therapy is truly state-of-the-art, and we provide the finest in therapists, equipment and services!
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance!
- 401k, PTO/Vacation Accrual, Employee Assistance Program!
What we’re looking for:
- Someone excited to provide exemplary care to our residents!
- This role is open to Occupational Therapists of all experience levels!
Education/Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
- Must hold current and active State license or Registration
- One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred.
- Duties:
- Evaluate patients within forty‑eight (48) hours of physician referral
- Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
- Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
- Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences
- Participate in in‑service training program for other staff in the facility
- Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy
- Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures
- Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
- Participate in discharge planning
- Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADL's
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
- Comply with Physical Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures
Experience/Qualifications
Licensed Physical Therapist
This position is open to PTs at all experience levels
Desired Skills
- Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
- Superior interpersonal communication skills
- Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
- Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
- Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
- Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
- Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Types: Per Diem
Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 2% match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
