Physical Therapist Assistant 2
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Job Location:
Fresno, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
Community Regional Medical Center provides central California with the highest level of care available in the region. We measure up with top hospitals nationally and are the 3rd largest in California! Our 685 beds is home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. With a full-service 58000 square-foot Emergency Department we are one of the largest and busiest in California. We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand our pediatric specialty services. The hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties averaging a daily census of 641 patients. Were affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility and have trained 3000 Medical Doctors to date plus we continue to invest in research and training grants.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant 2 (PTA2) is an expert clinician committed to continued growth in clinical expertise. Assists Physical Therapists in providing care to patients. Performs physical therapy procedures and treatments as delegated by a Licensed Physical Therapist designed to restore function relieve pain and prevent permanent disability. Responsibilities include selecting therapeutic exercises and equipment most appropriate for treatment assessing and recording patients responses and progress and determining when to adjust or advance patients from less to more strenuous exercises. Functions within established technical standards and guidelines but may receive further technical guidance and direction from the Licensed Physical Therapist in handling unusual situations.
This therapy assistant provides care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills critical thinking ability as well as demonstrating leadership. Handles a varied caseload of complex patient; serves as a clinical resource or leader; provides mentoring and/or preceptorship; and assists with orienting and training new employees volunteers and/or students.
Qualifications
Disclaimers
Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Community Health System provides a world of opportunities for professional growth and personal advancement. You love what you do, now love where you do it!
