Physical Therapy Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in San Jose, California seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant II to administer therapies under a California-licensed Physical Therapist, guide patient mobility, and assist with device training.

The role requires PT assistant certification, BLS, and at least 2 years of experience, with duties spanning clinical care and basic clerical tasks. Join a team focused on patient rehabilitation and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years or more experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support
• Ability to work under 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers manual therapies and modalities (massage, heat/cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation) and trains patients in braces and mobility.
• Monitors patient responses, documents progress, and coordinates with the PT staff to plan care.
• Performs basic clerical tasks and supports department operations and compliance.

Education

High School Diploma/GED.

Job description

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Physical Therapy Assistant II

LOCATION: San Jose, California

REQNUMBER: 1456746

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.