Familiarity with physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercises.
Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments as directed by Physical Therapists.
Ensure participants receive scheduled treatments and document attendance.
Perform therapeutic exercises based on established therapy principles.
Conduct therapeutic massages as needed during treatments.
Facilitate general mobilization and stretching for program participants.
Instruct and motivate participants in improving functional activities.
Provide gait training and educate participants on assistive devices.
Measure and document participants' physical metrics to aid in evaluations.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Maintain compliance with accreditation and professional standards.
Benefits
Full-time schedule with no weekend shifts.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs.
Generous paid time off including holidays and sick time.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options.
401k plan with employer matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full Time
Gilroy, CA
Starting at $40/hr
Full time, 32+ hours per week
No weekends, flexible scheduling
Generous amounts of paid time off
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
401k with company match
Responsibilities:
Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current PTA license in the state of work.
Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Commitment to the company's mission and values.
Why Join Us?
Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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