Physical Therapist Assistant

Scylla Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scylla Solutions in Fremont, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home outpatient rehabilitation for older adults. Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients in their homes or in independent living facilities to maximize independence.

The role includes implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting care, instructing patients and caregivers, and coordinating with the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PTA license in California.
• Must have reliable transportation to patient residences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.
• Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to: therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, electrotherapy and other modalities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (California)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitationservices in an in-home settingfor the older adult population. The in-home settingcould be a patient'sprivate residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Allowsthe Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate and treat in the most functionalenvironment which isthe patient's home. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients tofacilitate increased independence and functioningunder the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.This positionprovides a flexible schedule and work environment in various setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as arepresentative of physical therapy, under the direction of the physical therapist.

Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.

Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.

Acts as an assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is performing tests,evaluations, and complex procedures.

Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapytreatment program under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentationfor all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, idenfies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of servicein a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Physical Therapist.

Provides individualized physical therapy treatments including but not limited to

• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity condition, balance coordination, agilitytraining, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotiontraining, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, andendurance training
• Functional training
  
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities
• Health and Wellness
• Falls Risk Interventions
• Chronic Disease Management Education

Performs other related duties as required.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

2. Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportationto and from thepatients' residence.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Good organizationalskills and time management skills.

2. Good verbal and written communicationskills.