Physical Therapist Assistant

Nexus HR Services-posted 14 days ago

$35 - $40/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Oakland, CA

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Physical Therapist Assistant – Oakland, CA Locations available: Arizona, California Bay Area, California Central Valley, California Sacramento, New Mexico Compensation: $35-$40 per hour Benefits: Medical Vision Dental Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent care assistance Company-paid life insurance and long term disability Voluntary benefit plans 401k plan Up to $20,000 for relocation, sign-on bonuses, and/or student loan assistance Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for a reputable healthcare facility with locations in the following states: New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington, Alaska, and Texas. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lift and move people who have mobility issues. About the Job Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) are responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act. They possess training and education which allows them to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs.

Understand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Review the Vibrant Care Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.
Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and/or Vibrant Care policies.
Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines.
Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word.
Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format.
Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others at all times.
Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)
Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period
Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements

Experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in California
Familiarity with exercise and physical therapy equipment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Possession of excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills

Medical
Vision
Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent care assistance
Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
Voluntary benefit plans
401k plan
Up to $20,000 for relocation, sign-on bonuses, and/or student loan assistance

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