Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full time

Physical Therapy AssistantKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.The Physical Therapy Assistant performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Assists physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries and disease.QualificationsLicense/Certification Required:CA Physical Therapy Assistant certificationBLSJob ResponsibilitiesEssential 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. Therapists providing services to infants, children, and adolescents will ensure that treatment includes modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient. 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.). Additional Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned.Pay Range $42.50 -$42.50If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.



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