Physical Therapy Assistant I, Outpatient

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to support our Physical Therapy team in San Jose, California. This onsite role provides therapy under supervision and involves assisting patients with exercises, modalities, and mobility activities.

The position includes patient progress documentation, collaboration with health care staff, and routine clerical duties. A California PTA certificate and BLS are required, with full-time hours and a patient-centered care focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and modalities.
• Observes patients, records progress, and reports to the Physical Therapist.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains confidentiality, and supports compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Reading skills

Writing skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to the Physical Therapist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot and cold packs. Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist. Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Measures patients range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. Orients new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Physical Therapist Students.
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Perform other related duties as necessary. This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Grade 585

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform routine therapy as determined by the Employer, working under the supervision of a California Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and basic anatomy.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

California, San Jose, San Jose Skyport Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

09:00 AM

Working Hours End

05:30 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

San Jose Skyport Med Offices - Physical Therapy - 0206

Pay Range

$47.8 - $50.29 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.