Location: San Leandro,CA, USA
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
Essential Functions:
* Understand applicable state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapist Assistants may practice under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
* Review the VibrantCare Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.
* Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and/or VibrantCare policies.
* Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
* Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines.
* Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
* Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word.
* Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format.
* Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
* Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others at all times.
* Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)
* Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period
* Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements
Additional Responsibilities:
* Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
* Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed
* Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.
* Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
* Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
* Ability to work effectively as a team member.
* Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
* Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
* Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
* Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
* Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
* Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
* Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
* Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Required Credentials:
* Graduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially equivalent education
* Current valid State license/registration/certification