Physical Therapist Assistant II: Hoag at Home

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and performs assigned procedures and tasks, according to the established Physical Therapy plan of care.
• This role reviews physician referrals, patients' subjective report, Physical Therapy evaluation and goals, and the medical record, to implement the Physical Therapy treatment plan accordingly.
• Contacts the Physical Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan.
• Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
• Oversees the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide.
• Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
• Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additionally, the Physical Therapist Assistant II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.
• Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.
• Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provides in-services to staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Eighteen months' experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute healthcare system environment required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:

• Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient's home for home evaluation.
• Pelvic Health Program: Training/experience in completing internal pelvic floor treatment.
• Rehabilitation Services: Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary. Completes mandatory stroke specific education requirements for certification.

License Required:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California.

Certifications Required

Current BLS Certification

Certifications Preferred

N/A

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit:

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 129205
• Job Category Rehabilitation Services
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4041 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, US
• Remote or Onsite Onsite
• Job Schedule Full Time
• HHIX Position NO