HealthPRO Heritage is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Los Gatos, CA on the beautiful 9 acre continuum care campus of The Terraces of Los Gatos

Gorgeous community with a great rehab team - the only thing that is missing is you! 

• Position will provide services within all levels (Skilled, Assisted and Independent Living).  Providing both inpatient and outpatient services.
• If you love variety in your day and working within a community setting, Apply Now!

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision start the 1st of the month after start date
• 401k, Licensure Reimbursement, and unlimited CEUs via CEU360

We offer flexible career options that integrate into your life and help you meet your personal and professional goals.

• Your Schedule, Your Life!....Full time, 30-40 hours  Flexible to your needs |  Part time applicants will be considered.

We're on the lookout for passionate, motivated and talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence.  If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range:  $40.00 - $45.00

To be determined by years of experience in similar setting

1.  Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.  

2.  Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.  

3.  Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.  

4.  Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.  

5.  Assist with admission screening.  

6.  Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.  

7.  Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.  

8.  Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.  

9.  Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.

10. Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.  

1.  Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.  

2.  Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.  

3.  Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.  

4.  Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.  

5.  Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.

6.  Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially  for prolonged periods of time

• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for  the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.

• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object   laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently.  May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift

• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body

• Balancing:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces