Physical Therapy Assistant I, Outpatient, Part Time 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in delivering patient care at the Santa Clara Medical Offices. The role involves administering manual therapy, modalities, and assisting patients with functional activities and mobility training.

You will observe and document patient responses, coordinate with the therapy team, and perform clerical tasks to support department operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (CA) and Basic Life Support required.
• Experience assisting physical therapists and handling basic therapy equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapy, heat/cestim, and rehabilitation modalities under the Physical Therapist.
• observes patient responses, documents progress, and communicates with the therapy team.
• Performs clerical duties and supports overall department operations as assigned.

Skills

Manual therapy

Observation & assessment

Clerical tasks

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support Certification

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

Experience

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,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Shift: Day

Workdays: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:30 PM

Job Schedule: Part-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: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - 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.