PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 109,240,000 - 141,860,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant who works under a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver patient-centered care using prescribed modalities and techniques. You will document progress and participate in department improvement activities.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitor responses, assist with discharge planning, and ensure accurate billing and equipment education in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited university.
• 2+ to 3 years of experience preferred.
• PTA - Phys Therapy Asst required.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, performs direct patient care by carrying out individual treatment programs to maintain, improve and restore function.
• Monitor and report patient’s response to treatment via pain scale, vital signs, or patient report.
• Appropriately fit the patient with assistive devices and educate them on use.
• Use safe practices including body mechanics, equipment, lift coach, and PPE as needed.
• Employ physical agents, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercise as directed.
• Document in patient charts following department standards.
• Assist with discharge planning and home program establishment.
• Participate in department and organizational quality improvement programs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

A Brief Overview

Works under the specific guidance of a Physical Therapist to provide treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques, based on the care plan developed by the therapist. Accurately documents care and communicates with appropriate team members. Proactively participates in individual and department continuous improvement activities.

Locations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

What you will do

• Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, performs direct patient care by carrying out individual treatment programs to maintain, improve and restore function, alleviate pain and/or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Monitor and report patient’s response to treatment via pain scale, vital signs and/or by patient report or their acceptable methods with respect to their ability to perform tasks and advise therapist appropriately.
• Appropriately fit the patient with assistive devices and DME and educate them on the appropriate use.
• Uses safe practices including proper body mechanics, use of equipment and lift coach, and personal protective equipment as needed when working with patients.
• Employ physical agents, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercise safely and appropriately as directed by the supervising therapist. Able to assist in establishing and monitoring a home program.
• Document in patient charts as appropriate following department standards, policies and guidelines.
• Assists with department and organizational quality improvement programs.
• Practices accurate billing practices to bill for treatment daily and maintaining standards for direct patient care.
• Participates in patient satisfaction performance improvement programs.
• As an inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant, assists with discharge planning by making recommendations regarding equipment needs, discharge disposition or referral to other medical practitioner, etc.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited university. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 2+ years to 3 years of experience Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good physical condition which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS suite of tools.
• Ability to work varied shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - Phys Therapy Asst required . and
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

**Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in****all of **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.**

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $38.12 - $49.45 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.