Physical Therapy Assistant

Center for Elders' Independence; El Sobrante (CA); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Center for Elders Independence is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will assist in planning and revising rehab programs, provide teaching to participants, caregivers and staff, and help schedule rehab services in ADHC. The position requires CA PTA licensure and an associate degree.

You may travel to multiple sites, support a multidisciplinary team, and ensure thorough documentation while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Formación

• Minimum an Associate's degree and graduate of a PTA program approved by the CAPTE.
• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• CPR and First Aid certification on file.
• Valid California driver's license with insurance and access to a reliable vehicle; travel to multiple sites.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out the plan of care to maximize independence and safety.
• Treat participants to relieve pain and restore function using prescribed physical methods.
• Report progress and changes in participant status to the Physical Therapist.
• Instruct participants and caregivers in use of mobility, seating, and assistive devices.
• Order and deliver items like minor DME to residences or between centers.
• Document thoroughly and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Educación

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in California

CPR and First Aid certification

Descripción del empleo

The Position: Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, carries out physical therapy participant programs, assists in planning and revising program services, provides teaching to participants, caregivers and staff. Assist Physical Therapist in the daily scheduling of rehab services in ADHC. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

The hourly range for the Physical Therapist Assistant at Center for Elders Independence is $31.62 - $47.43 per hour. The rate of pay is based on the market for the Physical Therapist Assistant position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the physical therapist in carrying out a plan of care to maximize participants' ability to be independent balanced against their ability to be safe.
• As directed by the Physical Therapist, treats participants to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance, using physical means such as exercise, soft tissue and joint mobilization, functional training, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity
• Reports progress and any changes in participant status to the Physical Therapist.
• Instructs participants and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, assistive/adaptive equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Is able to identify common problems and make minor adjustment and/or repairs to facilitate optimum use and safety.
• Orders and delivers items such as minor DME to participants' residences or between centers.
• Assists with and/or runs groups as directed by a Physical Therapist.
• Provides in services training to other members of the health team.
• Documents thoroughly, accurately, and timely, and in accordance with Physical Therapy practice standards and CEI policy.
• Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Ensures supplies are ordered and ready. Keeps equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families regardless of setting.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Standard precautions.
• Maintains a safe working environment. Follows CEI's Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required, a minimum of an Associate's degree and is a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Required, currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Preferred, one (1) year experience working as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with the frail elderly population.
• Required, current CPR and First Aid certification on file.
• A valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and participants' residences, required.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent sitting, walking, computer work, neck rotation
• Occasional standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, pushing/pulling, reaching, gripping, pinching
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs to/from floor, waist, shoulder, overhead; carrying at waist height
• Occasional lifting 11 to 50 lb to/from floor, waist height and carrying 11 to 50 lb at waist height
• May walk on uneven ground and have exposure to biohazards

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

Placement within the compensation range listed here is determined by job-related qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market factors, consistent with CEI compensation practices.

Salary Range

$31.62—$47.43 USD