PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Pleasanton, CA

105d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the specific guidance of a Physical Therapist to provide treatment of patients using specific modalities and treatment techniques, based on the care plan developed by the therapist. Accurately documents care and communicates with appropriate team members. Proactively participates in individual and department continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited university.
• Good physical condition which requires moderate lifting of equipment and patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS suite of tools.
• Ability to work varied shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays as assigned.
• PTA - Phys Therapy Asst required.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years to 3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, performs direct patient care by carrying out individual treatment programs to maintain, improve and restore function, alleviate pain and/or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Monitor and report patient’s response to treatment via pain scale, vital signs and/or by patient report or their acceptable methods with respect to their ability to perform tasks and advise therapist appropriately.
• Appropriately fit the patient with assistive devices and DME and educate them on the appropriate use.
• Uses safe practices including proper body mechanics, use of equipment and lift coach, and personal protective equipment as needed when working with patients.
• Employ physical agents, manual techniques, and therapeutic exercise safely and appropriately as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Able to assist in establishing and monitoring a home program.
• Document in patient charts as appropriate following department standards, policies and guidelines.
• Assists with department and organizational quality improvement programs.
• Practices accurate billing practices to bill for treatment daily and maintaining standards for direct patient care.
• Participates in patient satisfaction performance improvement programs.
• As an inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant, assists with discharge planning by making recommendations regarding equipment needs, discharge disposition or referral to other medical practitioner, etc.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital.

Benefits

• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
• C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
• Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
• People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

What This Job Offers

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