Physical Therapist Assistant

INNOVATIVE INTEGRATED HEALTH•Fresno, CA

2d•$35 - $40

About The Position

To empower our senior participants to age at home with dignity through personalized, comprehensive care plans that deliver high-quality health and human services along with strong community support. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to participants of Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) following the plan of care of the Physical Therapist. Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

Requirements

Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position; and must have personal integrity.
Ability to function independently and to work effectively and in a collegial manner with all members of the interdisciplinary team, co-workers, and department heads.
Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful
Must have excellent communication skills.
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California.
Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
CPR with First-Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assist the physical therapist in the treatment of Innovative Integrated Health participants who have medical problems and health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives
Provide regular updates to Physical Therapist on participants' status in therapy.
Follow through and training with adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) for participants such as walkers, orthosis and prosthesis
Assist in ensuring participant and staff safety
Participate in meetings as indicated (morning, team, family, nursing facility, assisted living facility, and hospital).
Provide treatment as indicated following plan of care from Physical Therapist’s Assessment
Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Work as part of rehab team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department
Instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy program to be carried out by individuals other than a physical therapist/ physical therapy assistant
Assist in observing participants and collaborate with Physical therapist regarding progress or decline of participant
Supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report as required to supervisor regarding these issues.
Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly hired staff as requested.
Complete documentation in a timely manner, write daily notes and progress reports
Adjust schedule as needed to meet the needs of Innovative Integrated Health participants.
Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff, contractor, and organizational information
Treat participants with respect and safe technique.
Provide treatments and skilled services to participants home as necessary.
Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
Be flexible in schedule of hours worked, and in scheduling participants’ treatments to accommodate the participants’ availability.
May require use of personal vehicle to provide therapy services in participant’s residence. If using a personal vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License is required.
Must be a licensed driver by the state of California with a good driving record to be approved to utilize the company’s car for home visits.