Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant works under the direction of the department manager and staff physical therapist to assist with direct patient care and related activities. The position may work in outpatient, inpatient, and/or transitional care settings as directed by the manager. The scope of practice must align with APTA and the California Physical Therapy Act, as well as departmental policies and procedures. The assistant reports directly to the department manager for administrative and patient-care duties and coordinates care and support services with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize client services within available resources. The role performs procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist. The hospital is Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, a 65-bed acute-care nonprofit hospital in Arroyo Grande, California. It provides a range of services, including emergency care and orthopedics, and has an inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center.
Requirements
- Physical Therapy Assistant: California license, upon hire.
- American Heart Association BLS-CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility (SNF), or outpatient experience upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physical therapist with direct patient care and related activities under the direction of the department manager and staff physical therapist.
- Work in outpatient, inpatient, and/or transitional care settings as directed by the manager.
- Perform procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
- Coordinate patient care and support services with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize delivery of client services with available resources.
- Follow the APTA and California Physical Therapy Act scope of practice, along with departmental policies and procedures.
- Report to the department manager for administrative and patient-care duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
