Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time, M-F Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision options

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

CEU time off and stipend

Automatic 401k contributions

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Fresno, CA to assist with patient treatments under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will prepare patients and equipment, perform procedures, and apply physical therapy modalities as directed to support recovery and mobility.

The ideal candidate has a California PTA license, an accredited PTA program, current CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills to coordinate with staff, physicians, and patients in a busy outpatient

Qualifications

• Completion of the APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed by the California Physical Therapy Board as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct patient care and perform treatments under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform treatments in accordance with the PT's assessment and treatment plan.
• Deliver treatment in a safe and timely manner while addressing patient needs.
• Individualize teaching based on patient learning needs and ensure understanding of home care instructions.
• Recognize, report and correct unsafe patient practices.
• Independently utilize complex equipment.
• Document each PT visit in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in department caseload.
• Maintain communication with the PT regarding patient progress and status.
• Maintain department in an orderly, clean, and safe environment.
• Maintain operation and cleanliness of PT equipment per safety and infection-control standards.
• Plan and cooperate with other department personnel to keep a clean, safe work area.

Job description

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant in Fresno, CA to assist with patient treatments under a Physical Therapist's supervision. You will prepare patients and equipment, perform procedures, and apply physical therapy modalities as directed to support recovery and mobility.

The ideal candidate has a California PTA license, an accredited PTA program, current CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills to coordinate with staff, physicians, and patients in a busy outpatient