Physical Therapist Assistant(PTA) Full-Time at Gateway Post Acute in Porterville, California

Job Description:

Gateway Post Acute is looking for a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Team!

The Company: Gateway Post Acute, a Medicare-certified, short-term rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Home located in Porterville, California.

At Gateway Post Acute, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:

• Maintain high medical integrity


• Foster a team spirit among staff


• Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

Shift Times: Full-Time, Part-Time

The PTA - provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must be currently registered/licensed in the applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.


• Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association


• One (1) year experience preferred in post-acute care or related setting preferred


• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail


• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs


• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times


• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility


• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department


• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient care,, documentation and therapy software responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation


• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.


• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures

• Geriatrics

• Inpatient


• Long-term care


• Nursing home


• Rehabilitation center