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Physical Therapy Assistant

Ryans Rehab Inc

Riverside, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Administrator Documentation, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Maintenance, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Legal, Medical Records, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Testing, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Riverside, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities 
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Compensation
 
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional and caring Physical Therapy Assistant  to join our team! In this role a Physical Therapy Assistant who directly assist Physical Therapists in recovery treatments. They observe patients before, during and after undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review.

When a Physical Therapist examines, diagnoses and builds a treatment plan for a patient, the Physical Therapy Assistant helps patients perform the exercises and mobility techniques as instructed by the Physical Therapist. They also complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions.. If you are an experienced Physical therapy Assistant passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!



Responsibilities 
  • Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
  • Administers treatment programs for patients.
  • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
  • Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
  • Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
  • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
  • Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations and JACHO standards.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Enhances physical therapy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications
  • Current Physical Therapy Assistant license and CPR certified
  • Communication skills. Physical therapy assistant must clearly explain treatment programs, motivate patients, and listen to patients' concerns in order to provide effective therapy.
  • Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
  • Excellent observational and assessment skills

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Ryans Rehab Inc

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