Physical Therapy Assistant - San Bernardino, CA
$68,640–$79,040 year
On-siteSan Bernardino, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare therapy equipment, massage and stretch patients' muscles, and sanitize therapy areas while supporting Physical Therapists in helping patients recover from injuries. Counsel patients and families on post-treatment care, observe patients before, during, and after therapy to report notes, and assign specific exercises for home completion. Utilize devices such as walkers and appropriate modalities to help patients regain movement, reduce pain, and assist patients when moving between therapy areas. Maintain accurate documentation of patient performance and ensure consistent productivity across orthopedic, neurological, and medical cases. Requires a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in workers' compensation and CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Ability to commute
- Experience working with workers comp patients
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
- Is able to practice unencumbered
- Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
- Full knowledge of resident's rights
- Exudes professionalism in presentation
- Ability to multitask
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language
- CPR certification
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
- Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed
- Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including physical examination
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