Physical Therapy Assist Cert - PD

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a PT Assistant to administer prescribed Physical Therapy treatments and manage treatment schedules. You will supervise aides during co-treatments, provide instruction to patients, families and staff, and document patient progress to support independence and safe recovery.

The role requires California PTA certification and current BLS, with at least two years in PT, including one year in acute care.

Qualifications

• California PTA certification is required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards is required.
• Two years of PT experience, including one year in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed Physical Therapy treatments.
• Schedules treatments and records treatment information.
• Supervises PT Aides during co-treatments.
• Instructs patients and families and hospital staff.
• Ensures age-appropriate care and completes all documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team supervision

Instruction

Education

California PTA certification

BLS/Healthcare Provider

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Rehab Services Works under the supervision of Physical Therapy Supervisor and Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Administers prescribed Physical Therapy treatments, schedules treatments, records treatment information, supervises Physical Therapy Aides when co-treating, Provides instruction to patients, families of patients and hospital staff. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Administers and updates prescribed Physical Therapy interventions compatible with the goals of the physician, patient and family. Provides high quality and safe patient care. Completes all necessary documentation related to patient intervention. Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible. Supervises aides during co-treatments. Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers. Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students during clinical affiliations. Ensures that persons who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible. Adheres to established Hospital safety standards. Ensures department objectives are met. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: California Physical Therapy Assistant certification. Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. Experience: Two years' experience in Physical Therapy setting, one year in acute care.

The hourly rate for this position is $42.17 - $52.72. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications:

• Union: Non-Affiliated
• Work Shift: Variable
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled Hours: 0

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve your health and well-being. In many cases this provides you and your family the opportunity to receive specialized care right here in your own community, without the need for travel. Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,036 people and has a medical staff of more than 300 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.