Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned community healthcare organization serving the greater Visalia area in central California. It provides comprehensive healthcare services through an acute care hospital, specialized health centers, and clinics. The organization has more than 5,000 employees, an eight-campus healthcare district, and 613 beds. The Physical Therapy Assistant performs selected components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction of a supervising physical therapist. The role assists physical therapists in providing services to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for patients with injuries or disease. This is a per diem position in acute care, with a day shift of eight hours or less.

Requirements

California Physical Therapy Assistant certification.
BLS certification.

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 orders.
Implement individual treatment plans as defined by the supervising therapist.
Provide the team with information about patients’ functional needs as needed.
Contact the supervising therapist about 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 stay current on treatment procedures and provide in-services to department staff.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
Provide age-appropriate services, including treatment modalities and equipment suited to the developmental level of infants, children, and adolescents.
Attend required department and Kaweah Health meetings.
Meet or exceed requirements for the practice setting established by applicable regulatory bodies, including the Joint Commission, CDPH, and CMS.
Assist with the department’s day-to-day operations as needed.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Address patients’ and families’ growth and development, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
Communicate effectively with and care for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.