Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient Rehab & Benefits

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time, M-F Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision options with…

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

CEU time off and stipend

Automatic 401k contributions

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics in Visalia, CA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will prepare patients and equipment, assist with procedures, and apply modalities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program, California PTA license, CPR/BLS, and strong communication. The role offers Full-Time, M-F with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by the APTA.
• Licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Participation in direct patient care and performing patient treatments under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Performs treatment in accordance with the physical therapist's assessment and treatment plan.
• Performs treatment in a safe and timely manner while recognizing and addressing the needs of the patient.
• Individualizes teaching based on learning needs and ensures patient understanding of home care instructions.
• Recognizes, reports and corrects unsafe patient practices.
• Independently utilizes complex equipment.
• Provides documentation in the patient’s medical record of each visit.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in department caseload.
• Maintains open communication with physical therapists regarding patient progress.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and proper equipment care.
• Plans and cooperates with other department personnel to maintain an orderly area.
• Reports defective equipment to the PT director.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies and equipment.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by the PT Director.
• Participates in quality review programs and department in-services.

Skills

Communication skills

Outpatient orthopaedic PT experience

Analytical skills

Prioritization of workflow

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA

Licensed by California Physical Therapy Board

CPR / Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics in Visalia, CA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will prepare patients and equipment, assist with procedures, and apply modalities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Qualifications include an accredited PTA program, California PTA license, CPR/BLS, and strong communication. The role offers Full-Time, M-F with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care outcomes.