Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time, Days) - VV Outpatient

Physical Therapist Assistant

At Northbay Health, the Physical Therapist Assistant works under the management supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Rehabilitation Services Manager. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physical therapist, administers assigned patient treatments, assists with treatment planning, prepares and transmits written and verbal communication of patient progress, supervises students and volunteers as assigned. Physical Therapist Assistant shall be supervised by a licensed physical therapist per established departmental guidelines and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Associate of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Licensure/Certifications: Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license is required. Physical Therapist Assistant License applicant may be considered. Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification and all other annual requirements of System and department. (TB, Safety, etc.)

• Experience: One year experience in acute hospital or outpatient clinic preferred, however, will consider new graduates.

• Skills: Good basic clinical skills in physical therapy treatment for a wide range of physical disabilities. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. Knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing the practice of Physical Therapy.

• Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

• Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This may include moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and equipment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Hours of Work: Assigned shift during department operating hours, including assignment in rotation of weekend and holiday coverage (required).