Physical Therapy Assistant

Northridge Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $39 - $49

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers physical therapy treatments, or portions of treatments, as planned and directed by a registered Physical Therapist. The position serves patients with varied diagnoses across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age ranges; staff are assigned only age ranges for which they meet education, experience, and training requirements.

The assistant helps the Physical Therapist perform complex tests and treatment procedures, follows established procedures for physical treatment modalities, therapeutic exercise, and adaptive equipment, and uses evidence-based practice as appropriate. The role also includes educating patients, families, Care Partners, and caregivers, promoting their understanding through methods such as teach-back, demonstrations, videos, and written handouts. The assistant is responsible for patient safety and personal care during treatment, observes responses, follows precautions and handoff guidelines, and reports unusual occurrences to the primary Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistants, or equivalent as determined by the licensing board.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, including demonstrated teaching responsibilities and evidence of continued education.
• California Physical Therapy Assistant license, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), required upon hire.
• Fire Safety certification, required within 90 days.
• Age-appropriate competency for assigned patient age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments, or portions thereof, as planned and directed by a registered Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with complex tests and treatment procedures.
• Use established procedures for physical treatment modalities, therapeutic exercise, and adaptive equipment, applying evidence-based practice as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, Care Partners, and caregivers as soon as feasible after admission, using methods such as teach-back, demonstrations, videos, and written handouts.
• Maintain responsibility for patient safety and personal care throughout treatment.
• Follow precautions and handoff guidelines, observe patient responses to treatment, and report unusual occurrences to the primary Physical Therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree