Physical Therapist Assistant - Alameda County

Impact Healthcare LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Impact Healthcare LLC is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Oakland, CA. The role reports to the Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor and involves providing PT services under the plan of care in Alameda County.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, therapeutic exercises, use of modalities, and maintaining patient records. A PTA degree, state license, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and within the plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents (heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, massage).
• Maintains clinical notes and records in the patient’s chart within prescribed time frames.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary group and inservice education programs.
• Participates in quality improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA program)

Job description

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Alameda County

Part Time Professional Oakland, CA, US

Job Title/Position: Physical Therapy Assistant

Reports To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The physical therapy assistant, contract or employed, provides physical therapy services under the

direction of the physical therapist and according to the individualized plan of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and

in accordance with the plan of care and within the scope of the Physical Therapy Practice

Act.

2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum

performance.

3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation,

gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity,

ultrasound and massage.

5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s

reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.

6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or

orthotic devices.

7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated

into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8. Participates in interdisciplinary group and Organization Inservice Education Program.

9. Participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s

degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy

Association, Inc. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(8).

2. Current certification or license as required by state law.

3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or

organization requirements and is in good working order