Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Facility Type: PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Schedule / Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; No on-call, no weekends, closed on holidays.
Company Information: Our client offers healthcare and support services to individuals over the age of 55, helping them continue living safely and independently in their own homes. As a provider of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), they focus on a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to senior care.
Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to execute physical therapy treatments, monitor non-evaluative data, document records in compliance with regulations, communicate progress, and address participant needs within a rewarding community-based model.
Responsibilities:
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Clinical Care: Execute physical therapy treatments as delegated by the Registered Physical Therapist (RPT), including restorative and maintenance program instruction for participants, families, and staff. Lead group exercise programs (8–10 participants) at the Day Center.
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Data & Observation: Monitor and record non-evaluative data (vitals, ROM, strength, and mobility progress) to track treatment plan efficacy.
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Documentation: Maintain precise, timely records in full compliance with PACE, state, and federal regulations using CareHub and Elation EHR systems.
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Communication: Provide regular progress updates to the RPT and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT); participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
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Support & Training: Address psychosocial needs of participants and families; attend required in-services and complete ongoing professional development modules.
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Compliance: Adhere to all specific policies and procedures, including conducting home visits if participants cannot attend the center.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:
Education:
Qualifications:
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Experience in some capacity working with a geriatric patient population.
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Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable means of transportation for potential home visits.
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Experience working in a skilled nursing facility (preferred).
Compensation:
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Local Rate: $1,600 weekly gross.
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Travel Rate: Up to $1,800 weekly gross (includes $1,000 non-taxed stipend for qualifying candidates).
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Travel Reimbursement: Up to $350 each way ($700 total) paid on the first and last check.
Benefits:
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Paid Sick Leave: Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances.
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Health Benefits / Dental / Vision: Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).
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401k: Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1.
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Short Term Disability Insurance.
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Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
