Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with PT Board requirements.
• Assist with department upkeep and participate in Rehabilitation and Patient Care Conferences as needed.
• Support treatment area maintenance and cleanliness.
• Follow physician treatment plans when working with patients.
• Help train Restorative Aides alongside the nursing department.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and the healthcare team regarding patient progress and care plans.
• Participate in in-service training for facility staff.
• Document any treatment changes per facility policies and procedures.
• Educate families or nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver responsibilities for patient discharge.
• Report equipment issues to ensure proper maintenance.
• Maintain a positive, effective, and professional relationship with patients, families, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable using electronic health record systems, such as:

• Casamba

• Point Click Care

• Language:

• Ability to read and understand technical procedures and policy manuals.

• Able to communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and families.

• Mathematics:

• Capable of applying basic mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios).

• Reasoning:

• Able to solve practical problems and follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).

Physical Demands

• Very Frequent:

• Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling

• Frequent:

• Reaching with arms and hands

• Occasional:

• Sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling

• Lifting/Force:

• Up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly

• Vision:

• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
• Not specifically required, but must be proficient in relevant documentation and systems.
• Must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state regulations.
• Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board.