Physical Therapy Assist - Certified

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

6d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor and Director of Rehabilitation Services. Administers prescribed Physical Therapy treatments, schedules treatments, records treatment information, supervises Physical Therapy Aides when co-treating, provides instruction to patients, families of patients, and hospital staff. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Administers and updates prescribed Physical Therapy interventions compatible with the goals of the physician, patient, and family. Provides high-quality and safe patient care. Completes all necessary documentation related to patient intervention. Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible. Supervises aides during co-treatments. Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers. Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students during clinical affiliations. Ensures that persons who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible. Adheres to established Hospital safety standards. Ensures department objectives are met. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

California Physical Therapy Assistant certification
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards
Two years' experience in Physical Therapy setting
One year in acute care

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed Physical Therapy treatments
Schedules treatments
Records treatment information
Supervises Physical Therapy Aides when co-treating
Provides instruction to patients, families of patients, and hospital staff
Administers and updates prescribed Physical Therapy interventions compatible with the goals of the physician, patient, and family
Provides high-quality and safe patient care
Completes all necessary documentation related to patient intervention
Assists in efficient and effective return of patient to the highest degree of independence possible
Supervises aides during co-treatments
Assists in orientation of new employees and volunteers
Instructs and evaluates performance of therapy students during clinical affiliations
Ensures that persons who work for, are serviced by, or associated with, the Hospital receive the highest degree of courtesy possible
Adheres to established Hospital safety standards
Ensures department objectives are met