Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant at CommonSpirit Health

Where Youll WorkArroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One CaliforniaJob Summary and ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Assist Physical Therapist by effectively and safely performing documenting and providing feedback on portions of comprehensive physical therapy programs that enable patients to achieve maximum outcomes including functional abilities and quality of life following disease or injury and for injury prevention/wellness. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care. Participates actively in departmental activities such as programs projects and performance improvement. Offers input on departmental and rehabilitation services planning development policies and procedures. May precept students.Job Duties:Under the direction of the department manager and staff physical therapist assists the physical therapist with direct patient care and related activities.The physical therapist assistant will work in outpatient inpatient and/or transitional care center as directed by the manager.Scope of practice to be consistent with APTA and California Physical Therapy Act as well as departmental policy and procedure.Reports directly to department manager for both administrative and patient care duties.Coordinates patient care and support services with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize delivery of client services with available resources.Performs procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist.Job RequirementsRequired:Associate Of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant.Physical Therapy Assistant: CA (PTA:CA).Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).Preferred:Acute care Rehab SNF or OP experience.Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:Knowledge of PT assessment and treatment techniques. Knowledge of PT and healthcare trends Clinical problem solving and analyses.Interpersonal and communication.Plan develop implement rehab tests and problems.Documentation. Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1