Physical Therapist Assistant, Per diem, Outpatient, Hanford
Physical Therapist Assistant, Per diem, Outpatient, Hanford
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Job Description
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their citys historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hours travel time Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Adventist Health is seeking a motivated physical therapist Assistant to join our team at our Outpatient Physical Therapy clinic located in Hanford CA. Enjoy an excellent team environment working alongside highly skilled and collaborative physical therapists. Our team also includes multiple physical therapy aides and front office staff to help provide high quality care and exceptional patient experiences. You wont find a better employment opportunity than this one which promotes personal and professional growth a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team atmosphere. Plus you will never be asked to take work home with you!
We are committed to investing in our therapists and offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits include:
10% Per Diem shift differential
Not quite ready to apply Contact Adam Efird at or to have your questions answered and to learn more about us.
Job Summary:
Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed physical therapists including the use of modalities manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility transfers gait and balance activities. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- One year of outpatient physical therapy: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs physical therapy treatments including the use of modalities manual techniques and common exercise techniques. Instructs and guides patients through functional activities such as bed mobility transfers and gait and balance activities.
- Observes and follows treatment precautions as identified by physical therapists nurses or physicians. Observes for changes in patient responses and reports changes to nurses and physical therapists in charge.
- Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out-patient treatments as necessary.
- Provides education and training to patients and caregivers while incorporating learning style preferences. Assesses education and training responses.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Employment Type
Grant
