On-Call Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient/Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment plans under a registered physical therapist. The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic modalities, supervised exercises, and use of orthopedic devices across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Expect to assist with patient education, data recording, and coordination with physicians while maintaining infection control procedures and patient safety. On-call duties may affect days and hours.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of clinical competencies during internship.

Responsibilities

• Instruct patients on general health and home self-care; supervise therapeutic exercises.
• Apply orthopedic appliances and assist with procedures; monitor patient condition and vital signs.
• Prepare and position patients; ensure infection control; assist with ambulation and group exercise classes.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Instruct patients

Exercise supervision

Infection control

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment plans under a registered physical therapist. The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic modalities, supervised exercises, and use of orthopedic devices across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Expect to assist with patient education, data recording, and coordination with physicians while maintaining infection control procedures and patient safety. On-call duties may affect days and hours.