Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Parkview Healthcare Center
Location: Hayward
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkview Healthcare Center - SUMMARY
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a
licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment
program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice
acts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
- - - - - - - - - Provides direct treatment to residents as
directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the
supervising Physical Therapist.
- - - - - - - - - Documents resident progress towards meeting
established goals.
- - - - - - - - - Teaches exercises to residents, family members,
and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for
orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.
- - - - - - - - - Completes required forms and documents in
accordance with company policy and state and/or federal
regulations.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- - - - - - - - - Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
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- - - - - - - - - Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
n/a
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
Shift work may be required. - Employee is frequently required to
stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel,
talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other
body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic
chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to
safeguard against improper use -and disclosure of resident's
protected health information. - Monitors and -ensures compliance
with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his
/ her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee
communication of privacy guidelines relative to the
-confidentiality -of residents' protected health information. -
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Keywords: Parkview Healthcare Center, Hayward , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Hayward, California
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