Physical Therapist Assistant I - Full Time - Days - 8hr QVH

Emanate Health•West Covina, CA

1d•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistants provide high quality, comprehensive and patient-centered Physical Therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic procedures according to the treatment plan, documentation and communication with physicians and other referral sources, handling and administration of medications according to legal guidelines, and clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel. Physical Therapy Assistants work with various healthcare team members to assure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Position may require float between campuses dependent upon coverage needs of the department. Training to include TCU and Acute rehab units. Outpatient training available as needed.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills required
California licensure to practice or eligibility and application for licensure as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of the California State Board of Health Professions
BLS required
Annual 2 hours of stroke education required for those working at QVH
Annual 4 hours of Orthopedic Education required

Responsibilities

Administering therapeutic procedures according to the treatment plan
Documentation and communication with physicians and other referral sources
Handling and administration of medications according to legal guidelines
Clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel
Work with various healthcare team members to assure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Float between campuses dependent upon coverage needs of the department
Training to include TCU and Acute rehab units
Outpatient training available as needed