Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

SMH IRF Therapies-OTPTSLP

Full Time

86208BR

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 2 reports to the Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The PTA works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, although pediatric and adolescent patients may also be treated if the PTA's competency includes these populations. The PTA II demonstrates knowledge within a wide range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary in the adult and / or pediatric setting. Under general clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist, the PTA assists the Physical Therapist with standard and more complex patient care activities and performs physical therapy procedures and modalities as identified in the patient's Physical Therapy plan of care. The PTA completes chart reviews of assigned patients to gather information relevant to clinical care. Without need for prior verbal instruction, the PTA independently initiates and follows the therapeutic intervention plan developed by the physical therapist. The PTA maintains all applicable patient records related to their delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the PTA may also delegate portions of a patient's therapeutic intervention to PTA students. The Physical Therapist Assistant 2 actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including process improvement activities, clinical education programs, and in services and staff development activities. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $44.90 - $55.94 (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Possession of a Physical Therapist Assistant degree from an accredited educational program,

Minimum of one year of licensed practice experience.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Ability to recognize signs of distress.

Basic computer skills including work within Epic electronic medical record.

Possession of good interpersonal, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.

This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience providing patient care in acute care hospital and acute rehab / IRF patient care setting.
• Prior experience working on an interdisciplinary health provider team

License / Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008945 PHYS THER AST 2

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Mary's

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday & Weekends