Physical Therapy Assistant

Salary Range: $31.01 - $42.75

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• The Physical Therapist Assistant plans, coordinates and implements patient care and progress patient care plans in the assigned area (inpatient, outpatient, or CCC departments).
• Performs patient-related responsibilities delegated by and under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the department and district; is adaptable to a dynamic healthcare district and department; demonstrates quality and efficiency in work habits and respect.
• Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity and growth and development over the life span; able to identify each patient’s cultural and age-specific needs and to adapt interaction and treatment to meet those needs.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Performs treatment of patients
• Maintains current documentation of patients progress/complaints
• Communicates with Physical Therapist on a regular basis regarding patient care, status, and progress
• Responsible for set up of treatment area and clean up following treatment
• Able to interpret data from all areas of patient chart when determining patient needs
• Communicates with patient and family regarding therapy goals and needs prior to discharge

• Seeks continuing education appropriate to maintain up to date skill levels
• Follows specific directives and instructions regarding patient care given by the supervising therapist
• Assists therapist in educating other departments in body mechanics, CPM, and traction set up
• Able to utilize the computerized charting system.
• Position competencies.
• Other duties assigned by a supervisor/director.

Essential Functions:

• Must have the ability to maintain PT Assistant license and CPR certification.
• Must have the ability to key board and use various computer programs.
• Must have the ability to transfer patients.
• Must have the ability to do fine motor skill activities.
• Must have the ability to lift, bend, reach, squat, kneel, push and pull to participate in all aspect of the PT assistant’s job duties.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education:     PT Assistant with current valid California license, Acceptance of application for State of California PTA Licensing Examination and current valid CPR certification.
• Experience: New graduate may be considered.                         
• Cert/License: Valid PT Assistant California license and CPR Certification required from the American Heart Association.
• Skills/Ability: Knowledge of physical therapy treatment to patients of all ages.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Exhibits the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy; exercise good judgment, demonstrate initiative and emotional stability, tact and poise.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.  

Salary : $31 - $43