Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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 yourcommunity
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 patients progress; recommending adjustments and
modifications to supervising Physical Therapist as needed.
- Meets the patients 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 individuals 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 andworks 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 Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/LifeInsurance
- Employee 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: Family Health Centers of San Diego, El Cajon , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , El Cajon, California
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