Physical Therapy Assistant - Torrance

Cedars-Sinai•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for treating patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity utilizing therapy modalities and procedures according to the prescription of the physician and the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist. May report in team and/or patient family conference. Assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure high quality patient care. Assists in the education and/or training of students. Provides patient care while maintain safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to the special patient populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services in conjunction with Physical Therapist.
Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.
Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.
Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.