What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - CLINIC position at Tri City Healthcare District?
Overview
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary:
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist, using physical therapy modalities and procedures, as ordered by the patient’s physician. Carries out patient care programs to progress the patients through the program until re-evaluation by the physical therapist.
Major Position Responsibilities:
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
- Administers corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients under the direction of a physical therapist who has assessed and evaluated the patient.
- Complies with the California Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assists the physical therapist in their delivery of physical therapy services.
- Follows clinical and personnel policies.
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism, respect and confidentiality with patients and staff.
- Makes every attempt to reduce expense and maximizes production and revenue.
- Perform related duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- One (1) year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, preferred.
Licenses:
- Current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from the Physical Therapy Board of California, required.
Certification:
- Current BLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
