Physical therapy attendant job description

Under the supervision of the registered physical therapist, administers therapeutic modalities with the use of specialized equipment; instructs the patient and supervises established therapeutic exercise, functional activities, and fits and instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances.Essential Functions:

- Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.- Instruct patients in use of home equipment. - Apply orthopedic appliances.- Apply and remove dressings. - Follow standard infection control procedures.- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.- Lift patients.- Monitor patient vital signs.- Monitor patients for bleeding.- Observe machine monitors.- Prepare and position patients for procedures.- Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician.- Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.- Observe patients using remote monitoring equipment.- Visit assigned patients to observe and record symptoms.- Perform geometric measures and gross muscle testing.- Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication.- Adjust physical therapy treatments as conditions warrant.- Administer physical therapy modalities.- Assist patients with ambulation and exercises.- Conduct group exercise classes.- Evaluate patient's response to physical therapy.- Instruct patients in routine and complex physical therapy exercises.- Interpret and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment.- Perform basic physical therapy.- Interview patients to collect data.- Review patient record for medical information.- Fill out maintenance forms.- Complete patient processing forms (such as CPRs).- Record and chart patient data. Take patient medical and prescription history.- Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.- Complete forms and records.- Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to test abnormalities.- Issue report on findings.- Perform accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures.- Maintain current records of all testing.- Record and maintain patient treatment data, log of procedures, and records of equipment usage.- Prepare periodic workload statistics.- Collect and compile cumulative data and statistics.
Basic Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate of science degree in physical therapy OR California Examining Committee equivalent. - Successful completion of clinical competencies during internship. - Current license or license eligible as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the state of California.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem- Outpatient Ortho / Inpatient

LOCATION: Panorama City, California

REQNUMBER: 1115076

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Overview: Are you a
Physical Therapist (PT)
with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? If so, our Rehab Team at
Covenant Home Health
is seeking its next
Part-Time
employee-owner team member. Responsibilities: As a
Physical Therapist (PT)
, you will establish appropriate goals and creatively execute the treatment plans along with supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistants. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be required to maintain productivity standards and complete required documentation. More importantly, you will help your patients achieve critical outcomes while acting as a trusted partner to the community you serve. Qualifications:

• Be a graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapists.
• Hold a valid or pending (for newer graduates) state license.
• It's great to have had acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience but not always required!

Why work for us?



We are a
100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company
! For more than 20 years, Symbria has been providing an outstanding work environment for talented employees to deliver patient-centered care to the geriatric population in senior-living and post-acute settings.

• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, also known as an ESOP. You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company!
• Competitive compensation
• ESOP retirement plan
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, flexible spending accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO) and Yearly Tuition Reimbursement.

Symbria's Talent Team handles candidate communication directly rather than utilizing outside agencies; if interested in this role, direct application to the job posting and contact with a Symbria talent team member is recommended.

EOE

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