Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time)

Covenant Living•Turlock, CA

2d•$30 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care. They treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance. This role involves directing and aiding patients in therapeutic exercises, utilizing physical agents, and instructing patients on the use of assistive devices. The assistant also maintains patient records and participates in team meetings and educational programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy approved by an accredited organization.
PT License and CPR certification, if required by state
1+ Years of experience
Ability to show compassion and understanding.
Ability to record patients information, document their progress and report results of treatment to the physical therapist.
Ability to follow direction and help physical therapist manage multiple patients by assisting during sessions.
Strong communication, interpersonal, attention to detail and time management skills.
Knowledge of basic PT/medical terminology, confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs.
Ability to operate various equipment base on department.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms. Four hearing requirements listed: In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds.
Clarity of vision for near visual acuity (working with small objects or reading small print, including use of computers).
Clarity of vision for far visual acuity (at 20 feet or more).
Ability for peripheral vision (observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point).

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: N/A

Responsibilities

Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the physical therapists and the organization personnel the patients reaction to treatment and any changes in patients condition.
Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, branches, crutches, canes and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Maintains necessary records, clinical notes and conference notes which will be incorporated into the patients clinical record in prescribed time frames.
Participates in organization home care team members meetings and Inservice education program.