Impactful Physical Therapy Assistant - Day Shift

Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Delta Health Care District in Visalia, CA, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in improving mobility and reducing pain for patients. You will work as part of a clinical team in a hospital setting, providing treatment under supervision and adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, following physician orders, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• CA Physical Therapy Assistant certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
• Plans individual treatment program following physician's orders.
• Implements individual treatment plan as defined by supervising therapist.
• Provides instruction to team regarding patients functional needs as needed.
• Contacts the supervising therapist for changes in treatment plan and program.
• Trains patient and/or patient's family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
• Secures equipment for patients use in all settings, and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
• Completes daily charges.
• Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
• Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.

Skills

CA PTA certification

BLS

Job description

Kaweah Delta Health Care District in Visalia, CA, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in improving mobility and reducing pain for patients. You will work as part of a clinical team in a hospital setting, providing treatment under supervision and adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, following physician orders, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment.