PACE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

North East Medical Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

North East Medical Services in San Jose, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support PACE Center therapists in delivering treatment and maintaining participant mobility for older adults.

The role requires PTA program completion and CA Board licensure/certification, a valid driver’s license for home visits, and current BLS/First Aid. Strong EMR proficiency (Epic) is preferred.

Qualifications

• PTA graduate from CA Board approved program.
• Current licensure/certification as required by CA Board.
• Valid driver’s license for home/community visits.
• BLS and First Aid certification current.

Responsibilities

• Assist or supervise therapeutic exercises and procedures per PT direction.
• Deliver direct PT treatments including gait training and ADL support.
• Prepare and maintain a safe rehab gym and equipment.
• Document progress and communicate with Rehab Team Lead.

Skills

Gait training

Transfers

ADL support

Home health

English fluency

Education

PTA Program (CA Board approved)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: San Jose, CA 95122, Salary Range: $36.92 - $41.85 Hourly, Supports PACE Physical Therapists in delivering treatment and maintenance to preserve or improve participant’s mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability for older adults.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Therapeutic Intervention & Education

• Assists or supervises therapeutic exercises and procedures per PT direction; Deliver physical modalities (PAMS) as instructed. Deliver direct physical therapy treatments, including gait training, transfers, and ADL support.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, organized rehab gym/wellness area and treatment equipment.
• Observes, document, and report participant’s responses and progress to PACE Center Manager and Rehabilitation Team Lead.
• Instructs participants, families, and staff on home exercise programs (HEP), body mechanics, and the safe use of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore, or maintain participant’s optimum level of function.
• Provides home health services as needed.Ensure compliance with CMS (PACE) regulations, APTA Code of Ethics, and California state practice acts.
• Follow NEMS PACE philosophy, federal/state regulations, and APTA ethical/continuing education standards.
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and PACE committees as directed.
• Be available for occasional after-hours on-call support for PACE participants when needed.
• Maintains required productivity, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
• Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor.

Required:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines and California Board of Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform home/community visits as needed.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred:

• Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population
• At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population.
• One year of professional experience in Physical Therapy in a health care setting (not including internship).
• Possessing basic knowledge in all the modalities.
• Proficiency in EMR (Epic preferred).

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Cantonese and/or Mandarin fluency are highly preferred.
• Fluency in other languages in an asset.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
• This is an OSHA high-risk position.
• This is a Full Time position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS:

Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).