Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Fhcsd
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
For nearly 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD)
has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive
services to all San Diegans. With more than 1,800 employees spread
throughout 40 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the
diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it
serves.The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and
excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San
Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate
about improving the overall health and livelihood of your
community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.Family Health
Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Physical Therapy
Assistant (PTA) who will work under the supervision of the Physical
Therapist to provide treatment for patients with a variety of
mobility, motor control and musculoskeletal disorders, according to
the treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist. As a PTA
you have a passion for providing caring, high quality Physical
Therapy to a diverse patient population, with a special commitment
to the uninsured, low income, and the medically underserved. You
thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced, team-based
environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community
every day. Responsibilities: Actively monitors and manages own
schedule. Confirms appointments and fills empty slots; keeps
schedule full.Completes all required documentation accurately, in a
timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department
standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients'
insurance requirements.Evaluates results of physical therapy by
observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending
adjustments and modifications to supervising Physical Therapist as
needed.Meets the patient's goals and needs, helping patient develop
or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities;
promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing
therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence
level and interest.Provides treatment to assigned patients as
appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and
practice. Adhere to treatment plan and works within scope of
practice at all times.Works effectively as a member of the
treatment team. Communicates with supervising Physical Therapist,
Case Managers, Scheduling staff, and referring providers in a
timely and appropriate manner.Perform other duties as
assigned.Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physical
Therapy Assistant program.California State licensure as a Physical
Therapy Assistant.Current American Heart Association healthcare
provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced
Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.1 year of
experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant required; experience in
outpatient clinic preferred.Meet organizational driver
requirementsRewards: Job type: Regular Part Time (32
hrs/wk)Competitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan
with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid
HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts
and Wellness ProgramsFHCSD was founded by community activists
working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality
medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today
as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across
San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated
commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent
care to the medically underserved.
Keywords: Fhcsd, El Cajon , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , El Cajon, California
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