Physical Therapy Assistant

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a Physical Therapy Private Practice to become a part of our team! You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team.

Location: Grass Valley, CA

Job duties include:

Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and jacho standards; anticipating emerging issues.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances physical therapy and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add

Qualifications:
Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of California
Ability to create a positive work environment
Ability to identify and solve problems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership qualities

Perks And Benefits
Competitive compensation of $60,000 to $75,000 annually.

Hours Of Operation are:
This is a full time position.
Hours are:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Please send a copy of your resume to APPLY.