Physical Therapy Assistant-Per Diem- Vista Way

Sharp HealthCare; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Medical Center is seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to provide individualized treatments and education across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will support patients in achieving maximum function while adhering to clinical guidelines and quality standards.

The role requires CA licensure or eligibility, AHA BLS, and a commitment to weekend and holiday coverage as needed. The position operates under the SEIU agreement and offers a structured workday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized PT treatments and education per medical necessity.
• Work across inpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
• Maintain productivity and meet weekend/holiday requirements.
• Accurately document in Tri-City Medical Center's EHR system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

PTA degree or diploma

Licensed by CA PT Board

Tools

EHR system (Tri-City)

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

4:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$41.630 - $41.630 - $45.790

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.

What You Will Do

Provides individualized and quality treatments and education to meet each patient's needs based on medical necessity and clinical indication in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements. These services will be provided in settings across the entire continuum of care including inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Adheres to professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined by department expectations and professional organizations. Maintains productivity, weekend and holiday requirements as specified. Ongoing professional development and continuing education to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice. Assists patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Other Graduate of an approved professional school or graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Competent in provision of Physical Therapy modalities, interventions, and procedures.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Experience with aquatic therapy.

Other Qualification Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California. - REQUIRED

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Accurately perform individualized and quality treatments and education to patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide care in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation, and/or outpatient settings based on patient care and business needs.
• Meet weekend and holiday requirements based on FTE status.
• Independently assess all areas relevant to patient function, utilize sound clinical decision making skills, develop a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately enters data in Tri-City Medical Center's Electronic Health Record System.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide mentorship as requested (voluntary).
• Follows organization's rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards while carrying out the mission, vision, and values of Tri-City Health District.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Other; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association