Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description
Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Work Schedule: On Call/ Per Diem
Shift: 8-hour, Days
Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides therapeutic assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the active and injured or physically challenged neonate, pediatric, adult and/or geriatric patients, based on individual qualifications and expertise, and competency skills assessment, using standard physical therapy practices. Assess patients' motor, neurological, orthopedic and functional capabilities in response to the established treatment plans. The PTA may modify an intervention in accordance with the changes in patient/client status and within the scope of the plan of care that has been established by a Physical Therapist. Maintain current knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in required competencies.
Required qualifications:
Coursework/Training - Graduate from a CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education).
1 year Experience.
Current License by the State of California.
CPR BLS Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Preferred qualifications:
Coursework/Training - Graduate of an accredited Therapy Assistant school.
Experience working in multiple specialty areas.
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Requsition ID: 104446
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Rehabilitation
Job Function: Clinical Care
Schedule: Per-Diem
Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 7500 MH PHYSICAL TH ARU
Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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