Physical Therapy Aide II, Inpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

111d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide assists in implementing pre-determined portions of a Physical Therapy treatment plan/program such as - but not limited to - the preparation and application of prescribed therapeutic modalities and procedures related to activities of daily living. As instructed, the PT Aide will also perform a variety of non-clinical services to assist in the daily operation of the rehabilitation department. Physical Therapy Aides do not assist in evaluating/assessing a patients physical capacities/functioning nor do they plan or initiate treatment.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in basic safety and infection control procedures.
• Completion of Pre-employment and annual physicals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a physical therapy department.
• Prior experience working as a Nursing Aide, Rehabilitation Therapy Aide or Physical therapy Aide in an acute medical center or out-patient rehabilitation center.
• Inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Transports patients to required locations observing established procedures and safety precautions.
• Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPRs, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.
• Observes all regional, medical center and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
• Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates competence in providing patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by a licensed physical therapist.
• Utilizes skills in performance of Physical Therapy modalities and procedures.
• Utilizes and applies an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED