Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Hayward Hills Healthcare Center
Location: Hayward
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Hayward Hills 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 - -
--- 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. - -
*Sign On Bonus*
Medical Benefits
Dental Benfits
401K
PTO
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Keywords: Hayward Hills Healthcare Center, Hayward , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Hayward, California