Physical Therapy Assistant — Acute Care Impact & PTO

Universal Health Services; Palmdale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer prescribed physical therapy modalities and interventions. You will help restore function after injury or illness, support department operations, and develop home programs tailored for patients and families.

Responsibilities include data gathering, executing treatment plans under supervision, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifikationen

• One (1) year experience as a physical therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current California license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.

Aufgaben

• Preparatory data gathering – obtain physician orders and review patient records; coordinate with physician, nursing and health care team.
• Treatment – implement patient care program with PT guidance; perform exercises, mobility and gait training; assess needs with clinical judgment.
• Discharge – maintain communication with patient/family and health care team regarding progress and discharge.

Kenntnisse

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Ausbildung

AA degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Jobbeschreibung

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer prescribed physical therapy modalities and interventions. You will help restore function after injury or illness, support department operations, and develop home programs tailored for patients and families.

Responsibilities include data gathering, executing treatment plans under supervision, and assisting with discharge planning.