Staff Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy - Per Diem 12 Hours Days (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

23h•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care according to treatment plan and supervision/guidance provided by Physical Therapist (PT) primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide optimum quality care and services. May act as clinical instructor for PTA students. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$138217.htmld Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings. Application Help & Benefits If you need help during the application process, see our application help. For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Requirements

Graduate of educational program for PTA accredited by American Physical Therapy Association.
Minimum of one year experience in a hospital-based setting
Evidence of continuing education applicable to hospital-based practice
Evidence of participation in Performance Improvement activities.
Must have a current, valid California license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assists with scheduling process in assigned work area.
Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately.
Completes all required documentation.
Continues professional development through continuing education.
Demonstrates good patient care judgment commensurate with qualifications as a PTA.
Implements treatment plans as delegated by PT and according to department standards.
Participates in clinical education for PTA students.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
Performs routine tasks necessary for maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work area.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the adolescent patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the geriatric patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.
Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to the needs of the pediatric patient and to accurately assess the patient's response to treatment.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and quality planning activities.