Physical Therapist Assistant 1

Description

Under supervision of a PT, the primary functions are to provide applicable physical therapy care for patients with various diagnoses in the acute care setting. Major duties include : patient treatment, completing all documentation requirements accurately and timely. Must maintain expected productivity levels (including special assignments). The primary function is patient care, unless otherwise specified. May be required to rotate between clinical areas and will be required to participate in holiday coverage.

Salary range : 36.47-55.13 hourly

Qualifications

• CA PTA license
• BLS from AHA or ARC

2 or more years of PTA

experience qualifies for PTA 2 title

Acute care experience

preferred.

Ability to effectively

communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socioeconomic

backgrounds.

Ability to work as a member of

the team, including sharing knowledge, giving and receiving feedback,

taking initiative to assist others, problem solving and providing an

atmosphere conducive to learning.

Ability to identify the need

for and utilize appropriate safety and / or emergency techniques, protection

of patient lines and drains and infection control.