Physical Therpist Assistant

Skilled Nursing Professionals•El Cajon, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Physical Therapist at all experience levels. New Grads Welcome! Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist. Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist, assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Must possess a current, unencunbered, active license to practice as a CNA in California.
Current CPR certification American Heart Association BLS
Familiarity with assisting clients/residents with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.

Nice To Haves

New Grads Welcome!

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist, assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.