Physical Therapist Assistant

Job brief

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services following the plan of care of the Physical Therapist. Travel may be necessary to support all sites.

Responsibilities

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assist the physical therapist in the treatment of our participants who have medical problems and health related conditions that
  limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
• Provide regular updates to Physical Therapist on participants' status in therapy.
• Follow through and training with adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME)
  for participants such as walkers, orthosis and prosthesis
  Assist in ensuring participant and staff safety
• Participate in meetings
  Provide treatment as indicated following plan of care from Physical Therapists Assessment
• Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Work as part of rehab team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and
  supervision of the physical therapist
• Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department
• Instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy program to be carried
  out by individuals other than a physical therapist/ physical therapy assistant.
• Assist in observing participants and collaborate with Physical therapist regarding progress or
  decline of participant
• Supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with
  departmental policies; report as required to supervisor regarding these issues.
  Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly
  hired staff as requested.

Requirements

• Education and Certification
  Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California.
• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before
  engaging in direct participant contact.
• CPR with First-Aid certification.