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Pace physical therapy assistant

NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES

#Rehabilitation #Confidentiality #Record Keeping #BLS #Older Adults #Healthcare #Productivity #Assistive Devices #Transfers

Quick overview

The PACE Physical Therapy Assistant assists therapists in providing treatment to improve participant mobility and relieve pain. They also maintain the rehabilitation gym and observe participants' progress, providing updates to the rehabilitation team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have licensure or certification as required by state guidelines and current BLS and First Aid certifications. Preferred qualifications include experience working with older adults and knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

CommunicationRecord KeepingTeam CollaborationBLS CertificationPatient CareFirst Aid CertificationMotivationHome HealthPhysical TherapyTherapeutic ProceduresData CompilationBody MechanicsMobility TrainingAssistive DevicesExercise InstructionEpic Software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

San
Jose,
CA 95122Salary
Range: $36.92 - $41.85 HourlySupports PACE Physical Therapists in delivering treatment and maintenance to preserve or improve participant’s mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability for older adults.
Essential
JOB
FUNCTIONS: Therapeutic Intervention & Education Assists or supervises therapeutic exercises and procedures per PT direction; Deliver physical modalities (PAMS) as instructed. Deliver direct physical therapy treatments, including gait training, transfers, and ADL support. Prepare and maintain a safe, organized rehab gym/wellness area and treatment equipment. Observes, document, and report participant’s responses and progress to PACE Center Manager and Rehabilitation Team Lead. Instructs participants, families, and staff on home exercise programs (HEP), body mechanics, and the safe use of durable medical equipment (DME). Implements a rehabilitation program to promote, restore, or maintain participant’s optimum level of function. Provides home health services as needed.Ensure compliance with CMS (PACE) regulations, APTA Code of Ethics, and California state practice acts. Follow NEMS PACE philosophy, federal/state regulations, and APTA ethical/continuing education standards. Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and PACE committees as directed. Be available for occasional after-hours on-call support for PACE participants when needed. Maintains required productivity, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic. Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor.

Required

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program approved by the California Board of Physical Therapy. Licensure or Certification as required by State guidelines and California Board of Physical Therapy. Valid driver’s license and ability to perform home/community visits as needed. Current BLS and First Aid required.

Preferred

Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population At least one year of clinical experience working with the older adult population. One year of professional experience in Physical Therapy in a health care setting (not including internship). Possessing basic knowledge in all the modalities. Proficiency in EMR (Epic preferred).
LANGUAGE: Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Cantonese and/or Mandarin fluency are highly preferred. Fluency in other languages in an asset.