Sutter Health
Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health
Sutter Health, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Physical Therapy Assistant
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a State-approved professional health care worker who provides specialized tasks within the established plan of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA performs selected measurement procedures and implements treatment programs for home health and hospice patients who have been evaluated by a Physical Therapist. The PTA is responsible for documentation of patient care activities provided and performs special projects as assigned. Job Description: Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Graduate of approved school for Physical Therapy Assistants, as defined by the board, with documentation of approval to practice as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Certification & Licensure: PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Current PPD DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B AUTO-Automobile Insurance Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute care, home health or community health setting. One year of experience in a home health setting. Direct patient care experience within the past five years. Skills and Knowledge: Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of physical therapy care and practice. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Must be flexible with schedule including, but not limited to, the ability to participate in on call department rotation for night and weekend coverage. Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely. Productivity standards
ability to meet productivity expectations. Must be detail-oriented. Ability to assist with possibly disoriented, combative patients. Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment. Must have reliable transportation. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Pay Range is $41.28 to $51.50 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a State-approved professional health care worker who provides specialized tasks within the established plan of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA performs selected measurement procedures and implements treatment programs for home health and hospice patients who have been evaluated by a Physical Therapist. The PTA is responsible for documentation of patient care activities provided and performs special projects as assigned. Job Description: Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Graduate of approved school for Physical Therapy Assistants, as defined by the board, with documentation of approval to practice as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Certification & Licensure: PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Current PPD DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B AUTO-Automobile Insurance Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in acute care, home health or community health setting. One year of experience in a home health setting. Direct patient care experience within the past five years. Skills and Knowledge: Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of physical therapy care and practice. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. Must be flexible with schedule including, but not limited to, the ability to participate in on call department rotation for night and weekend coverage. Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely. Productivity standards
ability to meet productivity expectations. Must be detail-oriented. Ability to assist with possibly disoriented, combative patients. Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment. Must have reliable transportation. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Pay Range is $41.28 to $51.50 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.