Physical Therapy Assistant

Posted: Monday, 12 May 2025
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Index Requested on: 05/13/2025 01:21:13
Indexed on: 05/13/2025 01:21:13

Location: Poway, CA, 92064, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 31-0000.00 - Healthcare Support
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Poway Healthcare Center is hiring!

Description:

Compensation: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour depending on experience
  • Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
  • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
  • Assist in maintaining department.
  • Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
  • Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
  • Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
  • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.


Supervisory Requirements
  • The position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification Education and/or Experience
  • Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
  • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.


Language Skills
  • Ability to read technical procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
  • Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
  • Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.


Physical Demands
  • The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:
  • Standing and /or walking very frequently.
  • Sitting occasionally.
  • Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
  • Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
  • Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
  • Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
  • Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
  • Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.


Additional Information Note:
  • Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.
  • They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
  • The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.
  • They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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