Physical Therapist Assistant

2 weeks ago


San Leandro, California, United States Center for Elders' Independence Full time
Job Summary

The Center for Elders' Independence is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to our elderly clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out a plan of care to maximize participants' ability to be independent and safe.
  • Treat participants to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, soft tissue and joint mobilization, functional training, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity.
  • Report progress and any changes in participant status to the Physical Therapist.
  • Instruct participants and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, assistive/adaptive equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
  • Order and deliver items such as minor DME to participants' residences or between centers.
  • Assist with and/or run groups as directed by a Physical Therapist.
  • Provide in-services training to other members of the health team.
  • Document thoroughly, accurately, and timely, and in accordance with Physical Therapy practice standards and CEI policy.
  • Maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner. Ensure supplies are ordered and ready.
  • Keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Maintain a safe working environment. Follow CEI's Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional attitude on the job. Display a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree and is a graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
  • Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
  • One (1) year experience working as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with the frail elderly population.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification on file.
  • A valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
  • Ability to travel to multiple work sites and participants' residences, required.
Additional Job Requirements
  • Frequent sitting, walking, computer work, neck rotation.
  • Occasional standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, pushing/pulling, reaching, gripping, pinching.
  • Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs to/from floor, waist, shoulder, overhead; carrying at waist height.
  • Occasional lifting 11 to 50 lb to/from floor, waist height and carrying 11 to 50 lb at waist height.
  • May walk on uneven ground and have exposure to biohazard.


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