Phys Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • $34 - $46

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing treatment following the plan established by the Physical Therapist (PT) to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The PTA will assist the PT with assessment and treatment of all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living. The PTA provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family.
• Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients.
• Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed Applicant status from the State of California
• Current CPR recognition

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• providing treatment following the plan established by the Physical Therapist
• assist the PT with assessment and treatment of all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living
• provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed