Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time, Days (Culver City) - 10341

Position Summary Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant initiates and performs patient treatments using various procedures, modalities and instructions as outlined in the care plan. Performs direct patient care activities including but not limited to therapeutic exercises/activities, providing patient/family education, completing daily progress notes, and ensuring accurate charge entry. Prepares schedules for patients' treatment and cleans and disinfects equipment as needed. Responsibilities Performs accurate treatments and implements timely treatment plans as established by the therapist. Appropriately monitors patient's response to treatment and reports any recommended changes to therapist in a timely manner. Ensures timely and accurate implementation of discharge and follow-up plans. Counsels and educates patients, families and care givers. Participates in department and hospital wide performance improvement initiatives. Maintains, cleans, and calibrates equipment and instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use and hospital policy, to ensure safety, integrity and accuracy for patient use. Follows appropriate procedures for notification and removal of non-functional/unsafe equipment. Effectively directs and aids patients in therapeutic regimen using body language and communication techniques appropriate to the patient's age and clinical population. Maintains the ability to adapt physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of the patient, recognizing barriers to learning. Ensures timely, accurate and complete patient clinical documentation to include charges and billing. Maintains institutional compliance with professional, accrediting and regulatory standards of care. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance. Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers. Qualifications Southern Cali Hospital Culver City Required Qualifications Current Physical Therapy Assistant License AHA Basic Life Support Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) Preferred Qualifications Previous experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute care hospital Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Pay Rate: Min - $37.29 l Max - $50.10 Click Here for Pay Information - #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern California Hospitals