Physical Therapy Assistant

Proactive Systems; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our fast-paced occupational medicine practice. You will provide PT services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist and contribute to patient care in a high-energy environment, working well with others.

Applicants should hold an Associate degree for PTA, be licensed to practice, and pass the required state exam. Compensation will be based on experience and paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree for physical therapy assistant.
• All states require a license or certification.
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the NPTE.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Identifies patient care issues to support therapist effectiveness.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Interviews patients, conducts exams, and studies therapy histories.
• Evaluates patient conditions from therapist interpretations and test results.
• Documents patient care in records.

Skills

Physiological knowledge

Health promotion

Safe environment

Motivating others

Bedside manner

Patient services

Listening & communication

Education

Associate degree PTA

State license/certification

PT exam (NPTE)

Job description

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Physical Therapy Assistant

Full Time Los Angeles, CA, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1031

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our growing occupational medicine practice. This is a very fast paced environment. High Energy, Organized, Highly Pleasant - Personal. Candidate must be well-organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and have excellent communication skills. Punctuality & Strong attendance is a must. Candidate must be able to work under pressure and work well with others. Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications / Skills:

• Physiological knowledge
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Bedside manner
• Patient services
• Listening and verbal communication

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree for physical therapy assistant
• All states require a license or certification
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy