Physical Therapist Assistant

u003cdivu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eJob Summary:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eResponsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by the State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment programs.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eEssential Functions:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eUnderstand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eReview the company’s Clinical Operations Policies u0026Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eComplete all Medicare compliance training as required by regulations and/or company policies.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eComplete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eClean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eCarry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eCommunicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eDocument in charts using accepted medical terminology and format.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eComplete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eMaintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others always.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAttend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eCompletes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting periodu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpLast ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eMaintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirementsu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAdditional Responsibilities:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eUtilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eParticipate in and present clinical in-services, as directedu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eMaintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003ePlay a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpLast ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003ePerforms other duties or special projects assigned.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eRequired Skills u0026Abilities:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAbility to work effectively as a team member.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eEffective organizational, time management, and planning skills.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpLast ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; 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'u003eThe ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAbility to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eVisual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAbility to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAbility to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eFine motor skills are adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpLast ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eAbility to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eRequired Credentials:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eGraduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially equivalent educationu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoListParagraphCxSpLast ' style= 'text-indent: -.25in; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Symbol; 'u003eu003cspanu003eu003cspan style= 'font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman'; 'u003eu0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; 'u003eCurrent valid State license/registration/certificationu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Pinole, CA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'OH221-2748859

Created: 2025-10-04