Physical Therapy Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Santa Clarita, California, United States Hands Plus Physical Therapy Full time
Job Overview

Hands Plus Physical Therapy is seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with our physical therapists to provide high-quality patient care and assist in the development of treatment plans.

Responsibilities
  • We are looking for a skilled PTA who can instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. You will observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, providing results to the physical therapist in person or through detailed progress notes.
  • You will confer with our physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Effective communication with caregivers and family members is crucial, as you will be educating them on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
  • Your duties will include transporting patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. You will also secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • You will administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
  • Measuring patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs is essential to determine the effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • You will monitor the operation of equipment and record the use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Fitting patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches is a key responsibility.
Requirements
  • An Associates degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience is required.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking, as well as frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, are physical demands of this role.
Qualifications / Skills
  • You must have physiological knowledge, health promotion and maintenance skills, and the ability to create a safe and effective therapeutic environment.
  • Understanding the Therapeutic Use of Self, current licensure (new grads welcome), organization skills, documentation skills, listening and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are preferred, as are excellent customer service and patient care skills, along with a basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
  • 1-2 years of experience is preferred but not required.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $65,000 - $75,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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