Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct PT services under the supervision of a physical therapist and physician's plan of care. You will help residents maintain maximum function and independence across our continuing care community.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy, a valid PT license and CPR certification, with 1+ year of experience preferred. Covenant Living offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• PT license and CPR certification required by state.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility training.
• Document patient progress in the clinical record.
• Participate in home care team meetings and inservice education.

Skills

Compassion

Record keeping

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

PT License

CPR Certification

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapists and the organization personnel the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in patients condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, branches, crutches, canes and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records, clinical notes and conference notes which will be incorporated into the patients clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in organization home care team members meetings and Inservice education program.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Preferred Degree: N/A.
• Certificate(s): PT License and CPR certification, if required by state.
• Experience: 1+ Years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Ability to show compassion and understanding.
• Ability to record patients information, document their progress and report results of treatment to the physical therapist.
• Ability to follow direction and help physical therapist manage multiple patients by assisting during sessions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Knowledge of basic PT/medical terminology, confidentiality and HIPAA laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs. Ability to operate various equipment base on department. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds. Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Compensation Pay Range: $29.77 - $40.98 per hour Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $29.77 - $40.98 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents.

Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.