Physical Therapy Assistant
| Company | Kaweah Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Visalia, CA, USA |
| Salary | $32 – $48 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- CA Physical Therapy Assistant certification
- BLS
- Valid California Drivers License (if assigned to Home Health)
- Auto insurance (if assigned to Home Health)
Responsibilities
- Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
- Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
- Plans individual treatment program following physician’s orders.
- Implements individual treatment plan as defined by supervising therapist.
- Provides instruction to team regarding patients functional needs as needed.
- Contacts the supervising therapist for changes in treatment plan and program.
- Trains patient and/or patient’s family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
- Secures equipment for patients use in all settings, and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
- Completes daily charges.
- Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
- Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.
- Services provided are age appropriate.
- Attends required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
- Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.).
- Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed.
- Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.