Physical Therapy Assistants administer therapeutic procedures according to the treatment plan, handle documentation, communicate with referral sources, and manage medication administration within legal guidelines. They also provide clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel while collaborating with the healthcare team for multidisciplinary patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and hold California licensure or eligibility to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). A current BLS certification is required, along with specific annual education requirements for stroke and orthopedic topics depending on the work location.
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Job Summary Physical Therapy Assistants provide high quality, comprehensive and patient-centered Physical Therapy services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.
Responsibilities include administering therapeutic procedures according to the treatment plan, documentation and communication with physicians and other referral sources, handling and administration of medications according to legal guidelines, and clinical guidance to non-licensed personnel.
Physical Therapy Assistants work with various healthcare team members to assure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Job Requirements a.
Minimum Education Requirement : b.
Minimum Experience Requirement : Excellent customer service skills. c.
Minimum License Requirement : California licensure to practice or eligibility and application for licensure as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of the California State Board of Health Professions.
BLS required.
Annual 2 hours of stroke education required for those working at QVH.
Annual 4 hours of Orthopedic Education required.
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