About this opportunity
Kaiser Permanente lists this Physical Therapy Assistant I, Outpatient, Part Time 32 Hours opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
nAdministers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to the Physical Therapist.
nEssential Responsibilities:
nnnAdministers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot and cold packs. Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
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nnObserves patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist. Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Measures patients range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. Orients new Physical Therapist Assistants and directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Physical Therapist Students.
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nnPerforms clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms. Perform other related duties as necessary. This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
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n nGrade 585
nBasic Qualifications:
nExperience
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n nEducation
nnHigh School Diploma/GED.
n nLicense, Certification, Registration
nnnPhysical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)
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nnBasic Life Support
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n nAdditional Requirements:
nnnAbility to perform routine therapy as determined by the Employer, working under the supervision of a California Licensed Physical Therapist.
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nnKnowledge of basic medical terminology and basic anatomy.
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nnAbility to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
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nnAbility to write correspondence.
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nnAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
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nnAlso refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
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n nCOMPANY: KAISER
nTITLE: Physical Therapy Assistant I, Outpatient, Part Time 32 Hours
nLOCATION: Santa Clara, California
nREQNUMBER:
nExternal hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
Who can apply
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