Physical Therapist Assistant, Weekend Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatments under licensed therapists, utilizing modalities, manual techniques, and exercise programs. The role includes guiding patients through bed mobility, transfers, gait and balance activities, with supervision and potential mentorship of staff.

The position emphasizes patient education, documentation, and adherence to safety and treatment protocols within an acute care setting. UFCW representation applies.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or related experience is required.
• Two years' physical therapy or technical experience is preferred.
• PTA licensure and CPR/BLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers and gait/balance activities.
• Observes treatment precautions and reports changes to the supervising therapist.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers and documents interventions.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient instruction

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Two years' physical therapy or technical experience: Preferred

Job description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills. This position is represented by UFCW.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Two years' physical therapy or technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences. Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.