Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)-Per Diem Days

UHS•Palmdale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Physical Therapist Assistant Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.

Requirements

One (1) year experience as a physical therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current California license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
BLS (AHA) current certification.
Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
Basic organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Obtains appropriate physician order.
Reviews patient's records and test results.
Confers with physician, nursing and other members of the health care team, as needed.
Accurately implements the patient care program designed by the physical therapist or components thereof in a setting appropriate to the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs.
Performs such activities as passive, active and resistive exercise, general conditioning, mobility and gait training and modalities.
Exhibits respect for the needs of the patient and family.
Exhibits good judgment in evaluating treatment techniques and demonstrates accuracy in interpreting results within scope of licensure.
Obtains medical history.
Utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient implementation of the therapy program; assesses physical, social and environmental needs of the patient, within scope of practice.
Monitors for movement toward meeting long-term and short-term goals.
Discusses goals with patient/family and other health care team members.
Develops innovative home programs individualized to meet the needs of the patient/family and instructs the patient and family in these programs.
Applies therapeutic principles; uses appropriate knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient’s reaction to appropriate treatments.
Maintains active and supportive communication with patient/family and members of the health care team, as appropriate, regarding the outcome of evaluation activities, treatment programs, clinical concerns, home care programs and other issues related to the progress and discharge of patient through the therapeutic process.