Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient), Day Shift, Part Time

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers, comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care, and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. The organization is committed to the development and empowerment of its nurses and has received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks, and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale has been part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, including the use of modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques. This role instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. The assistant works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required in OR
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred in CA and HI
• Two years' technical experience
• Two years' Physical Therapy or technical experience
• Experience in therapy in an acute care environment, acute therapy unit and/or out patient setting

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments, including the use of modalities, manual techniques and common exercise techniques.
• Instructs and guides patients through functional activities, such as bed mobility, transfers and gait and balance activities.
• Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists, nurses or physicians.
• Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting.
• Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Provides education and training to patients and caregivers, while incorporating learning style preferences.
• Assesses education and training responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees