Voted one of the best companies to work for by Modern Healthcare Magazine:

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center is an award winning family company providing healthcare services including skilled nursing, assisted living and senior living communities.  

We believe that seniors are extraordinary people. Their lives are filled with achievements, contributions and wisdom. They have raised families, served their communities and country, lived history and ultimately set the stage for us. We are honored to provide their care, as they make the transition to the golden years, and when it becomes more challenging to care for one’s self. From a short-term rehabilitation stay to long term nursing care, each of our clinical programs are designed to reduce hospitalizations so our patients can focus on achieving their individual care plan goals whether it’s returning home or staying with us for their long term care needs

Our commitment to superior quality of life is evident when you visit our family of centers. At our care center you will meet compassionate and professional team members who understand that finding the right skilled nursing setting and long-term care option could be difficult and confusing and are wanting to make a difference by providing the utmost care to genuinely help our patients and the community around them. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to have you join our wonderful team!

Compensation & Benefits: 

• As a growing and essential company, we have many opportunities for growth and development within the medical industry and are committed to providing the resources and training you need. 
• Pay is market competitive and negotiable based on your experience. 
• Full-time employees will be eligible for a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Full-time employees will be eligible for Tuition Assistance.
• 401K.

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $45.00 to 50.00 hourly.  The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. 

We are looking for Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant flexible day shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a therapist.
• Effectively communicates with Therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan.
• Provides constructive feedback to rehab techs/aides.
• Provides timely written documentation as required per facility and department requirements to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Observes, monitors, and reports patient progress, functional abilities, and tolerance to therapy interventions to the supervising therapist in order to support appropriate modification of the treatment plan.
• Assists in implementing therapeutic interventions and exercise programs designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, coordination, and functional independence.
• Assists with patient transfers, gait training, mobility training, and therapeutic activities in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Reinforces patient and family education as directed by the supervising therapist regarding exercises, safety techniques, and functional mobility.
• Ensures therapy equipment and treatment areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of therapy equipment and treatment supplies necessary to support therapy services.
• Maintains compliance with infection control practices, universal precautions, and safety protocols during all patient interactions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning meetings as requested to support coordinated patient care.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and other departments to support continuity of care and safe patient mobility throughout the facility.
• Assists with monitoring therapy schedules and patient attendance to ensure therapy services are delivered as ordered and documented.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of therapy treatment notes and other documentation required to support regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Assists supervising therapist in gathering clinical information necessary for therapy progress reports, recertifications, and discharge planning
• Supports department performance improvement initiatives by participating in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains productivity standards and therapy service delivery expectations established by the department and facility.
• Maintains awareness of current professional standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to physical therapy services in the long-term care setting.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Direct the preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a modern, meaningful in-service program is provided.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Provides patient screens upon admission by identifying appropriate interventions for treatment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Skilled nursing facility.
• Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Biology, or Psychology preferred.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a current/active state PTA license.
• Current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and CPR/1st Aid (to be maintained as active and in good standing).
• Must possess a working knowledge of rehabilitation therapy techniques, patient mobility and transfer methods, therapeutic exercise programs, and documentation standards in a skilled nursing environment.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility settings preferred, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, Medicare and insurance reimbursement processes, and clinical program development.
• Demonstrated expertise in fall prevention, mobility training, restorative nursing collaboration, and rehabilitation treatment protocols.

Submit your application and join our award-winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance. 

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JOB CODE: Lake Merritt