Physical Therapy Assist - Certified

Salinas Valley Health

$83K — $104K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California Physical Therapy Assistant certification required.
  • Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in a Physical Therapy setting.
  • At least one year of experience in acute care.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of patients served.

Responsibilities

  • Administers and updates prescribed Physical Therapy interventions based on physician and patient goals.
  • Provides high quality and safe patient care.
  • Completes all necessary documentation related to patient interventions.
  • Assists patients in achieving maximum independence.
  • Supervises Physical Therapy Aides during co-treatments.
  • Instructs and evaluates therapy students during clinical affiliations.
  • Ensures adherence to hospital safety standards and meets department objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
  • Involvement in the orientation of new employees and volunteers.
  • Chance to influence patient care positively and assist in their recovery.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of patient ages and needs.
  • Professional development through student mentoring and supervision.
Full Job Description

Works under the supervision of Physical Therapy Supervisor and Director of Rehabilitation Services. Administers prescribed Physical Therapy treatments, schedules treatments, records treatment information, supervises Physical Therapy Aides when co-treating, Provides instruction to patients, families of patients and hospital staff.  Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Administers and updates prescribed Physical Therapy interventions compatible with the goals of the physician, patient and family.

  • Provides high quality and safe patient care.

  • Completes all necessary documentation related to patient intervention.

  • Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible.

  • Supervises aides during co-treatments.

  • Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers.

  • Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students during clinical affiliations. 

  • Ensures that persons who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible.

  • Adheres to established Hospital safety standards.

  • Ensures department objectives are met.

  • Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: California Physical Therapy Assistant certification.

Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.

Experience: Two years' experience in Physical Therapy setting, one year in acute care.

Salary Range: The hourly rate for this position is $40.34 - $50.42. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

● Union: Non-Affiliated

● Work Shift: Day Shift

● FTE: 1.0

● Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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