Physical Therapy Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente International; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to administer therapeutic exercises, modalities, and mobility training under a Physical Therapist's supervision. The role includes fitting braces and assisting patients with daily activities, while documenting observations and coordinating with the health team.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of PTA experience, a California PTA certificate, and current Basic Life Support certification.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• California PTA license and BLS certification.
• Ability to work under supervision of a California Licensed Physical Therapist.

Mansioni

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and modalities as directed.
• Observes patient responses, documents progress, and communicates with the Physical Therapist and health team.
• Performs clerical duties and supports therapy staff as needed.

Conoscenze

Manual therapy techniques

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Job Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to 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 preambulation, 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. 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 625

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of (2) years or more experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

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

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform routine and complex therapy as determined by the Employer, working under the supervision of a California Licensed Physical therapist.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple 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