Physical Therapist Assistant II: Physical Therapy

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and performs assigned procedures and tasks, according to the established Physical Therapy plan of care. This role reviews physician referrals, patients’ subjective report, Physical Therapy evaluation and goals, and the medical record, to implement the Physical Therapy treatment plan accordingly. Contacts the Physical Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan. Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity. Oversees the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide. Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations. Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Physical Therapist Assistant II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program. Participates in educational events within the clinic and community. Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provides in-services to staff.

Requirements

Eighteen months’ experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute healthcare system environment required.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California.
Current BLS Certification
Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP).
Rehabilitation Services: Completes mandatory stroke specific education requirements for certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
May require travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
Pelvic Health Program: Training/experience in completing internal pelvic floor treatment.
Rehabilitation Services: Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and performs assigned procedures and tasks, according to the established Physical Therapy plan of care.
Reviews physician referrals, patients’ subjective report, Physical Therapy evaluation and goals, and the medical record, to implement the Physical Therapy treatment plan accordingly.
Contacts the Physical Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan.
Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
Oversees the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide.
Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists with educating and orienting new staff
Acts as clinical instructor for students and interns
Participates as instructor in an established class or program.
Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.
Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provides in-services to staff.