Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

Select Medical•San Leandro, CA

1d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, performs client treatment programs and activities as prescribed and provide technical assistance regarding therapeutic programs, methods, and equipment, in accordance with Concentra Medical Centers Injury Process Management and philosophy of rehabilitation in occupational medicine.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in work state
Previous experience in an orthopedic setting with use of modalities, therapeutic exercises and isokinetic equipment
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required
Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees
Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Must successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks
M inimal travel (may include overnight) up to 10%
Work is performed in a clinical office environment. Involves occasional to frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Involves frequent telephone and in-person contact with clients, staff, vendors, consultants, and Management.
Requires the ability to work in a demanding environment, to work a flexible schedule and to effectively resolve conflicts as they arise.
Work continually requires full range of body motion including maneuvering patients, manual and finger dexterity to perform specific tasks, operate various clinical and office equipment, and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Due to the nature of this position, will involve frequent to continuous reaching.
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Corrected or normal vision is required in the performance of tasks inherent to office work.
Requires moderate typing skills and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary.
It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for variable periods of time.

Responsibilities

Assists the Physical Therapist by accepting patient(s) from his/her schedule
Executes the established treatment plan developed by Physical Therapist
Documents the actual treatment provided following process management guidelines
Performs delegated functions in the event the Physical Therapist is not at the clinical site, predicated on the complexity and acuity of the patients’ needs.
Contacts the supervising Physical Therapist by telephone should the need arise and clearly documents in the specific patient’s chart the name of the Physical Therapist that authorizes any treatment changes.
Contacts the center’s Physician or Physician’s Assistant immediately, should an emergency or critical event arise.
Ensures that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately assess the patient’s functional ability: Documents treatment plans according to guidelines
Assists the Physical Therapist with providing the referring physician with written objective progress reports for each patient prior to physician recheck dates
Communicates with all medical providers regarding patients and diagnoses
Documents the functional activities that each patient performs during treatment sessions so that the Physical Therapist may fully evaluate and provide to the referring physician the functional ability and progress of the patient
Discusses each patient’s case with the Physical Therapist in which progress remains limited
Communicates verbally with the Physical Therapist, who will then communicate verbally with the medical providers, regarding challenging patients
Communicates with all therapy patients s/he is personally treating, setting expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing education and motivation
Develops knowledge of best demonstrated practices and specific quality indicators to measure and improve them
Coordinates with the Physical Therapist in communicating with employers concerning specific rehabilitation issues of injured employees
Coordinates with the Physical Therapist to keep missed appointment rates within acceptable ranges
Assists the Physical Therapist with evaluation of the capital equipment
Assist the Physical Therapist with the provision of statistical analysis of the center’s therapy performance
Assists with the establishment and promotion of clear lines of communication between therapy and other center staff members
Assist the Physical Therapist with tracking and documentation of pre-authorization requirements
Assist in the training of other Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and/or Physical Therapy Technicians as requested by the Physical Therapist
Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluation of the performance of all therapy support staff based at the center
Assist the Physical Therapist in the determination of whether a disciplined therapy support staff member has successfully corrected the action of focus
Communicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient
Participates in clinical instruction of college or university Physical Therapist Assistant students
Participates with the Physical Therapists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process
Assists the Physical Therapist in the development and implementation of new and improved rehabilitation quality management processes
Assist the Physical Therapists with monitoring and ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations
Develops a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), their State Workers’ Compensation law
Assists the Physical Therapist with promotions, support, and conducting of projects and activities that will develop or improve occupational medicine services and overall teamwork within the centers
Meets with the Physical Therapist or Director of Therapy or the designee on a regular basis to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of new policies and other issues as indicated
Participates regularly in professional continuing education
Other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO)
Set schedule
Medical and prescription plans
Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
LifeWorks employee assistance program
Company-funded HSA
Short-term disability
Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
Training provided in our world-class occupational medicine process management model
New hire learning program
Occupational Health University
Leadership development program
Tuition reimbursement
Professional On-demand Learning Modules
Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match
Competitive salary
Colleague referral bonus program
Colleague discount program
Life insurance/disability
Pre-tax spending accounts
Relocation assistance (when applicable)
Incentive/RVU bonus
Commuter benefits
Identity theft services
Company-paid long-term disability