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

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Glendale, located between Burbank and Pasadena, is a leading healthcare provider in the area, featuring a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, and comprehensive cardiology care within the San Fernando Valley. The organization is committed to the development and empowerment of its nurses, holding Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale offers urban living with convenient access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks, and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale has been a part of this diverse community since 1905. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, utilizing modalities, manual techniques, and common exercise techniques. This role involves instructing and guiding patients through functional activities such as bed mobility, transfers, gait, and balance activities. The assistant works under minimal supervision and may also mentor and train other staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR): Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Performs 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees