Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Education Qualifications Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

Experience Qualifications None required

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to provide appropriate care and progress treatment based on professional standards of practice, and on the needs of the specific individual, including age and developmental considerations, cultural and psychosocial issues, precautions and medical condition Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization Knowledge and adherence to Code of Ethics and performance standards specific to the clinician's professional organization Knowledge of available equipment and vendors used in assigned area Knowledge of body mechanics and techniques for functional activities Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of equipment and assistive devices used in physical therapy Knowledge of procedures for a standard range of therapeutic exercises for increasing strength, range-of-motion and endurance Knowledge of procedures for gait training Knowledge of therapeutic modalities used in physical therapy

Licenses and Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support PTA - Phys Therapy Asst

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

• You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
• People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $46.50 - $52.37 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
• This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.