[K-day PACE] Physical Therapist Assistant - Bilingual (Korean & English)

K-Day PACE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Day PACE seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering services to PACE program participants under supervision.

The role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program, completion of clinical rotations, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to assess, treat, and document outcomes while educating staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required from PTA program.
• Clinical rotation completed with three 8-week assignments.
• One-year experience with frail elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in care plan development and discharge planning, with updates to the team.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in participant assessments and treatments.
• Implements treatment programs designed by the PT and collaborates on outcomes.
• Observes and reports pertinent information about participants.
• Instructs staff and caregivers on follow-through programs.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes documentation as assigned.
• Provides training on body mechanics and use of assistive/adaptive devices.
• Educates staff on PTA services and limitations as dictated by practice laws.

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant assists in providing physical therapy services to participants of the PACE Program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Experience:

• Completion of a clinical rotation is required, with three 8-week assignments, preferably including interaction with the elderly.
• One-year experience with a frail elderly population is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As required, participates in care plan development and discharge planning, which extends to other agencies that provide care for PACE participants; provides regular updates to the team on participants’ status.
• Assists the physical therapist (PT) in participant assessments and treatments as assigned.
• Implements treatment programs designed by the PT. Collaborates with the PT to identify measurable, functional outcomes.

• Observes and reports pertinent information about participants to the Physical Therapist.

• Under the clinical direction of the Physical Therapist, instructs other staff and/or caregivers on follow-through programs to be carried out by individuals other than the Physical Therapist.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes documentation as assigned.
• Utilizes appropriate safety measures when providing care to participants or when performing other job duties.
• Participates in meetings as directed by the supervisor and the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in the provision of and follow-through for specialized shoes and braces.
• Provides assistance to Therapy Tech and Aides as needed.
• Assists in minor wheelchair repairs.
• Assists in department maintenance and inventory control.
• Orders equipment as assigned by the interdisciplinary team and/or Center Manager; Reports issuance of equipment to the I-Team and Supervisor.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as directed by policy.
• Provides training on body mechanics and the use of assistive/adaptive devices to staff, participants, and caregivers.
• Adjusts schedule as needed to meet the needs of the PACE participants.
• Educates staff on services a PTA can provide, and limitations of services as dictated by the physical therapy practice laws. Adheres to the physical therapy practice laws.

• Supervises students following physical therapy practice guidelines.
• Supports Quality Improvement efforts.
• Performs related, nonprofessional services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee, participant, and agency information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.