Physical Therapist Assistant

1 week ago


Irvine, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Kaiser Permanente in Irvine, California. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a registered physical therapist to administer therapeutic modalities, instruct patients, and supervise established therapeutic exercises and functional activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer therapeutic modalities with specialized equipment
  • Instruct patients on general health and basic self-care procedures
  • Review and explain physician orders with patients or parents
  • Instruct patients in the use of home equipment
  • Apply orthopedic appliances
  • Apply and remove dressings
  • Follow standard infection control procedures
  • Initiate emergency procedures and provide emergency patient treatment
  • Lift patients
  • Monitor patient vital signs
  • Monitor patients for bleeding
  • Observe machine monitors
  • Prepare and position patients for procedures
  • Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician
  • Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures
  • Observe patients using remote monitoring equipment
  • Visit assigned patients to observe and record symptoms
  • Perform geometric measures and gross muscle testing
  • Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication
  • Adjust physical therapy treatments as conditions warrant
  • Administer physical therapy modalities
  • Assist patients with ambulation and exercises
  • Conduct group exercise classes
  • Evaluate patient response to physical therapy
  • Instruct patients in routine and complex physical therapy exercises
  • Interpret and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment
  • Perform basic physical therapy
  • Record and chart patient data
  • Take patient medical and prescription history
  • Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions
  • Complete forms and records
  • Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to test abnormalities
  • Issue report on findings
  • Perform accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures
  • Maintain current records of all testing
  • Record and maintain patient treatment data, log of procedures, and records of equipment usage
  • Prepare periodic workload statistics
  • Collect and compile cumulative data and statistics
  • Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations
  • Set up orthopedic, cervical or pelvic traction
  • Stock/restock treatment/procedure rooms
  • Rinse and clean instrument and equipment
  • Arrange for equipment repair
  • Maintain clean work area
  • Prepare procedure and exam rooms
  • Restock operating, procedure, cast and examination rooms
  • Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies
  • Set up instruments and surgical trays
  • Deliver and return equipment
  • Soak instruments
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, supplies and equipment
  • Clean, lubricate and perform routine preventive maintenance
  • Inspect equipment and instruments for damage
  • Maintain equipment in good working order
  • Perform minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment
  • Order supplies
  • Dispose of expendable medical supplies
  • Participate in developing and conducting in-service programs and patient care classes
  • Demonstrate safety procedures
  • Coordinate and monitor activities within the unit
  • Participate in training physical therapy students
  • Train and orient new or less experienced personnel
  • Maintain current licensure/certificates
  • Answer call lights
  • Answer telephones and take messages
  • Locate personnel by paging system or beeper
  • Provide functional direction to assigned staff
  • Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs
  • Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving
  • Conduct in-service training
  • Maintain proficiency in clinical skills
  • Explain test procedures and purpose
  • Assemble patient education materials
  • Demonstrate equipment for patient
  • Instruct patients in care and maintenance of equipment
  • Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures
  • Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition
  • Follow standard infection control procedures
  • Lift patients
  • Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures
  • Take, record and monitor patient vital signs
  • Transport patients to/from procedure area
  • Apply, remove and adjust orthopedic devices
  • Fit patient with orthopedic devices
  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
Basic Qualifications
  • Experience: Successful completion of clinical competencies during internship
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program with an Associate or Science degree in Physical therapy or California Examining Committee equivalent
  • License, Certification, Registration: Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)
Notes

Will work SNC outpatient Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Will work at OCI Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Location will vary based on department needs.


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