Physical Therapy Assistant

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Compensation Range:

Anticipated Base compensation rate is in the range of $32.15 - $38.06 / Hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Department:

777000 Physical Therapy

Expectations:

Administers physical therapy treatment to patients as directed by the physical therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patient to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning. Requires California State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
This position may require flexibility of hours.

EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Determined by patient care area. Minimum of one year of related practice experience preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current Physical Therapist Assistant License issued by Physical Therapy Board of California
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association

SKILLS:
Physical Therapist Assistants working with Pediatric Population:

1. Physical Therapy provides pediatric assessment, treatment, and family/staff consultation and education services. Patients referred for Physical Therapy by a physician will receive an evaluation that is appropriate to age, medical diagnosis, and family concerns. A treatment plan is developed from the evaluation findings. Age specific Physical therapy intervention is provided as defined by the individualized treatment plan.

2. Physical Therapy is part of the multidisciplinary pediatric team. Team members will actively involve the family and/or primary care giver when establishing goals from initial assessment, through the course of treatment and in discharge planning. A Physical therapy representative will participate in team meetings regarding pediatric patients who are receiving Physical therapy intervention.

3. In collaboration with the pediatric department clinical nurse specialist and/or nurse educator, the physical therapist will provide education and consultation for pediatric staff development regarding PT related topics pertinent to overall patient care.

4. Physical Therapy collaborates with other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.
Example: The pediatric PT will coordinate with a CCS case manager and/or a representative of the CCS Medical Therapy Program for referral to a CCS-paneled provider or CCS MTU for the patient with a CCS-eligible condition who may continue to require physical therapy services after hospital discharge. The pediatric physical therapist will communicate with other health, education and social service providers such as the Local Education Agency, Regional Center or pediatric inpatient/outpatient programs to assure continuity of intervention.

5. Physical Therapy is performed by Physical therapists (PT) and Physical therapist assistants (PTA) that are licensed by the state of California. There is at least one Physical therapist that is CCS-paneled on the hospital staff.

Worker Type:

Regular Full time

Shift:

Days