Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Sonoma County

Sutter Health•Santa Rosa, NM

1d•$41 - $52•Remote

About The Position

This position will cover Sonoma County and assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures. May, in accordance with State laws and regulations, assist in the development of treatment plans, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students. Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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1 year of recent relevant experience.
Critical thinking and problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work within scope of practice.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures.
May, in accordance with State laws and regulations, assist in the development of treatment plans.
Document the progress of treatment.
Modify specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.