Physical Therapy Assistant I, Part Time 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer therapeutic exercises and modalities under the supervision of a California-licensed Physical Therapist. The role supports patient education, progress tracking, and coordination within the PT team in a clinical setting.

Applicants should have a California PTA license, BLS, and basic medical knowledge. The position involves patient interaction, documentation, and clerical support to ensure smooth therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the supervision of a California Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and basic anatomy.
• Ability to read and write correspondence; good communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, modalities, and equipment as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Observes patient progress, documents responses, and communicates with the PT team for planning and coordination.
• Performs clerical tasks and supports compliance with organizational policies as needed.

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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:

Experience

• 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