Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

PIH Health; Downey (CA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist upon physician referral. The role supports a comprehensive range of patients across age groups, with emphasis on accurate body mechanics and safe patient handling.

The successful candidate will maintain BLS certification, pursue California PTA licensure if eligible, and keep licensure current during employment.

Qualifikationen

• Must maintain current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
• For candidates eligible to take the California state examination for Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure, employment is contingent on passing the exam.
• Must maintain a current California Physical Therapist Assistant License during employment.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Utilize correct body mechanics in patient handling and mobilization.
• Support treatment planning and documentation as directed by the PT.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Body mechanics

Spanish (preferred)

Computer literacy

Jobbeschreibung

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant I is to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist upon physician referral.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.

Required Experience

Required:

• Must have and maintain current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
• For candidates eligible to take the California state examination for Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure, employment is contingent on passing the exam
• Must maintain a current California Physical Therapist Assistant License during employment

Preferred

• Spanish speaking preferred
• Basic computer knowledge of Work and Excel

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.