Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem Days

Physical Therapy Position at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.

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CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renowned CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries.

Our new facility is seeking for top talents.

The best women's hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the care and treatment of physical therapy patients as outlined in the initial evaluation treatment plan. Provide care to improve and restore movement and function, to relieve pain and to prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part.

Provides rehabilitation physical therapy care to inpatients and outpatients inclusive of, but not limited to modality/exercise treatments, wound care and modality and gait training.

Documentation of process notes and flow sheets/charts according to guidelines of the department, Medicare, Worker's Compensation or other specific payors.

Patient, family and community education.

Provides ongoing assessment of patient progress and the need for continued physical therapy care in daily progress notes.

Works jointly with the physical therapist following the outlined treatment plan and recommending changes in the treatment plan as assessed.

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of APTA two year PTA program with an Associate's degree.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

• 1 year experience preferred.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• State Licensed.
• Eligible for membership in the APTA and must adhere to Code of Ethics of the APTA.
• BLS
• Fire Card
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment).

Status: Per Diem (PT2) Shift: Days Hours: 8hrs (8:00am - 4:30pm) Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours: Varied: up to 24hrs Bi-Weekly FTE: 0.3

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center