Elite Global Personnel
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elite Global Personnel, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
About the job Physical Therapist Assistant
Job brief
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services following the plan of care of the Physical Therapist. Travelmay be necessary to support all sites. Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assist the physical therapist in the treatment of ourparticipants who have medical problems and health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Provide regular updates to Physical Therapist on participants' status in therapy. Follow through and training with adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) for participants such as walkers, orthosis and prosthesis Assist in ensuring participant and staff safety Participate in meetings Provide treatment as indicated following plan of care from Physical Therapists Assessment Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care. Work as part of rehab team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department Instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy program to be carried out by individuals other than a physical therapist/ physical therapy assistant. Assist in observing participants and collaborate with Physical therapist regarding progress or decline of participant Supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report as required to supervisor regarding these issues. Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly hired staff as requested. Requirements
Education and Certification Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California. Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
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Job brief
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services following the plan of care of the Physical Therapist. Travelmay be necessary to support all sites. Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assist the physical therapist in the treatment of ourparticipants who have medical problems and health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Provide regular updates to Physical Therapist on participants' status in therapy. Follow through and training with adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) for participants such as walkers, orthosis and prosthesis Assist in ensuring participant and staff safety Participate in meetings Provide treatment as indicated following plan of care from Physical Therapists Assessment Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care. Work as part of rehab team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department Instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy program to be carried out by individuals other than a physical therapist/ physical therapy assistant. Assist in observing participants and collaborate with Physical therapist regarding progress or decline of participant Supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report as required to supervisor regarding these issues. Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly hired staff as requested. Requirements
Education and Certification Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California. Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
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