Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - San Leandro, CA
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Hayward
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Powerback is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation,
respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation.
We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential
by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our
reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the
patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to
recovery for everyone -and helping patients get their power back.
It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of
feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living
better.POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides
physical therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased
independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed
Physical Therapist.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other
required meetings as a representative of physical therapy, under
the direction of the physical therapist.2. Responsible for the
effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an
established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and
timely documentation of services.3. Works with other members of the
rehabilitation team to implement programs and activities consistent
with the needs and capabilities of each patient.4. Acts as an
assistant to the Physical Therapist when the Physical Therapist is
performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.5. Instructs
patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and
techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the
supervision of the Physical Therapist.6. Maintains appropriate and
timely documentation for all patients treated.7. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as
necessary.8. Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.9. Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan
as established by the primary Physical Therapist.10. Provides
individualized physical therapy treatments including but not
limited to:*Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity
conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuromotor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training*Functional
training*Manual therapy*Airway clearance techniques*Integumentary
repair and protection*Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and
mechanical modalities11. Organizes and facilitates treatment groups
in collaboration with the physical therapist.12. Performs other
related duties as required.PTA1 PandoLogic. Keywords: Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location: Hayward, CA - 94557 , PL:
554787791
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Hayward , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - San Leandro, CA, Healthcare , Hayward, California
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