Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. The role assists physical therapists in providing services that improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients suffering from injuries and disease. Services must be appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient and responsive to the patient’s and family’s cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.

This is a per diem position in the Physical Therapy department. The listed work shift is a day shift of eight hours or less. The position is not benefits eligible and pays $42.50.

Requirements

• California Physical Therapy Assistant certification.
• BLS certification.
• Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical or occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical or occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, clearly indicating progress toward functional goals.
• Plan individual treatment programs following physician’s orders.
• Implement individual treatment plans as defined by the supervising therapist.
• Provide the team with instruction regarding patients’ functional needs as needed.
• Contact the supervising therapist regarding changes to the treatment plan or program.
• Train patients and/or their families or caregivers regarding care needs during functional daily activities.
• Secure equipment for patient use in all settings and make necessary fitting adjustments.
• Complete daily charges.
• Participate in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures and provide in-services to department staff.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
• Provide age-appropriate services, using modalities and equipment appropriate to patients’ developmental levels when treating infants, children, and adolescents.
• Attend required department and Kaweah Health meetings.
• Meet or exceed practice-setting requirements established by applicable regulatory bodies, including the Joint Commission, CDPH, and CMS.
• Assist with day-to-day department operations as needed.
• Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, accounting for patient and family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs, and communicate and care effectively as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed