Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for the treatment of Physical Therapy patients already evaluated by a licensed

physical therapist, and following through the plan of care set by the primary therapist. The staff Physical Therapy Assistant shall interact with all hospital departments, and medical staff. Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business. Conduct hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner, and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according

to the NIHD Compliance Code of Conduct. Abide by the NIHD Personnel, Payroll Policies and Procedures. Abide by Departmental Policies and Procedures, and standards of performance and conduct.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

• Reports directly to Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Reports indirectly to the Physical Therapists and other management

covering the department.

4. Works closely with physicians,

patients, family, other staff, nursing, other hospital departments, and with

other referral agencies.

Required :

Therapy Assistant license in the State of California.

month of hire and on-going.

skills necessary in order to instruct / comfort patients / families; to maintain

effective communication / contact with healthcare team members.

necessary in order to prioritize workload and prepare nursing care plans, and

develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s body, mind, and spirit.

knowledge including : Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Intranet.

Computer software programs including : McKesson Clinical Care Station, Policy

Manager, OneSource, HPF, One Content.

understand, read, write and speak English.

4x10s weekends possible for inpatient call if needed

0800-1830

Full time