Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Per Diem

Willow Creek Health Care Center
Pay Range: $42.00–$45.00 per hour

Help Residents Regain Mobility and Independence

Willow Creek Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA provides skilled treatment designed to improve residents’ strength, balance, mobility, safety, endurance, and functional independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatment according to the supervising Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
• Carry out therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, mobility training, and other approved interventions.
• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and promptly communicate progress, concerns, or changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant treatment documentation.
• Follow facility, governmental, professional, and third-party payer requirements.
• Practice in accordance with California laws, regulations, and PTA supervision requirements.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in resident-care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment goals, home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and maintenance programs.
• Assist the Nursing Department with training Restorative Aides when requested.
• Provide staff education and in-service training as appropriate.
• Recommend and assist with obtaining durable medical equipment that promotes safe mobility and independence.
• Assist with walkers, canes, splints, elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and other appropriate equipment under the Physical Therapist’s direction.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance procedures.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning rehabilitation equipment promptly.
• Contribute to quality-assurance, performance-improvement, and rehabilitation-program initiatives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and company information.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
• Perform additional duties within the PTA scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing required.
• Current CPR certification when required by licensure or facility policy.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, mobility, resident safety, and fall-prevention techniques.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems such as Net Health and PointClickCare preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work effectively under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Must satisfy all continuing-education and professional licensure requirements.
• Ability to work a flexible per-diem schedule based on resident and facility needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate equipment. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be necessary.

The position may require exerting more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, or more than 20 pounds regularly when safely assisting residents or moving equipment. Employees must follow all training, facility procedures, and safe resident-handling practices.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Willow Creek Health Care Center?

• Competitive pay of $42.00–$45.00 per hour
• Flexible per-diem scheduling
• Supportive rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teams
• Professional-development opportunities
• Collaborative, resident-centered work environment
• Rewarding work that helps residents improve mobility and independence

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

If you are a dedicated PTA who is passionate about improving residents’ mobility and quality of life, apply today and join Willow Creek Health Care Center!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.