Montage Health·Monterey, California
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients of all ages with impairments or disabilities. They work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient physical function and health status.
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The Physical Therapist Assistant is an educated, licensed health care provider who assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to patients of all ages who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Physical Therapy Assistant shall work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides services within the limits of the law/licensure. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and broad job knowledge. Experience At least 1 year of current experience is preferred. Education Education sufficient to obtain required licensure as determined by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee. Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies. Licensure/Certifications Physical therapist assistant license or Physical Therapy License Applicant (PTLA) status is required. American Heart Association Health care provider CPR certification is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Assigned Work Hours: Per Diem Position Type: Per Diem Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $46.61 to $62.36 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.68 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.02
Candidates must hold a Physical Therapist Assistant license or PTLA status and an AHA Health Care Provider CPR certification. At least one year of current experience is preferred.
Market context
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