Per Diem Physical Therapy Aide Inpatient Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Los Angeles is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapy Aide to assist under supervision in implementing parts of a treatment plan, prepare and apply modalities, and support daily operations in the rehabilitation department.

The role does not involve evaluation or initiating treatment; it emphasizes safety, patient interaction, documentation, and adherence to infection control policies, with flexible on-call shifts and multiple daily dates.

Qualifications

• Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in basic safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to required locations.
• Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPRs, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.
• Observes department policies and procedures including attendance, dress, privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains professional behavior and respectful interactions with patients and staff.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately, with written communications meeting established standards.
• Maintains a courteous professional relationship with patients, families and health care team.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and work area according to guidelines; follows safety and maintenance procedures.
• Implements portions of treatment plans under supervision of a licensed physical therapist; reports unusual signs and patient responses.
• Uses and applies physical therapy modalities and procedures as part of established exercise programs.
• Considers patient age group (pediatric to geriatric) in service delivery.
• Documents clinical activities and patient responses as per guidelines.

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide assists in implementing pre-determined portions of a Physical Therapy treatment plan/program such as – but not limited to – the preparation and application of prescribed therapeutic modalities and procedures related to activities of daily living. As instructed, the PT Aide will also perform a variety of non-clinical services to assist in the daily operation of the rehabilitation department. Physical Therapy Aides do not assist in evaluating/assessing a patients physical capacities/functioning nor do they plan or initiate treatment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Transports patients to required locations observing established procedures and safety precautions.

• Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPRs, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.

• Observes all regional, medical center and department polices and procedures: a. Adhere to all department standards of attendance and dress. b. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of medical information. c. Observe universal precautions and all infection control safety policies.

• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service: a. Use appropriate titles and greetings for patients, families, physicians, and staff. b. Treat all patients in accordance with Patient Bill of Rights.

• Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times: a. Written communication must meet established standards.

• Maintains a courteous professional relationship with patients, families, other members of the department, and health care team.

• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with departmental guidelines: a. Follows all department guidelines related to equipment safety and maintenance. b. Assists in maintaining clean and safe work areas.

• In accordance with established protocols, policies and procedures: Demonstrates competence in providing patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by a licensed physical therapist. a. Implements portions of treatment plans. b. Reports unusual signs, symptoms, or responses to treatments to the Physical Therapist. c. Observes rules of safety and body mechanics when assisting patients in transfer and/or ambulation. d. Positions the patient properly and use the appropriate draping techniques assuring the patient privacy. e. Within established protocols, respond to patients questions and refers other questions to Physical Therapist and/or M.D.

• Utilizes skills in performance of Physical Therapy modalities and procedures including: a. Use of assistive devices/adaptive equipment b. Use of physical therapy modalities. c. Administration of passive, active, resistive or range of motion exercises which are part of an established exercise/therapy program. d. Activities of daily living. e. Wound care and dressing techniques.

• Utilizes and applies an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served – pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.

• Based on structures/established guidelines, protocols and standards: may documents clinical activities and patient response to treatment/modalities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Graduate or GED

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of annual skills competency assessment.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in basic safety and infection control procedures i.e. proper body mechanics, universal precautions.

• Completion of Pre-employment and annual physicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a physical therapy department. Prior experience working as a Nursing Aide, Rehabilitation Therapy Aide or Physical therapy Aide in a acute medical center or out-patient rehabilitation center.

• Previous experience preferred.

Notes:

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

• Required to assist with outpatient and inpatient duties.

• Must provide at least 10 available dates per month.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Per Diem Physical Therapy Aide Inpatient Outpatient

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1456279

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.