Description: Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, assists the Registered Physical Therapist in the execution of patient treatment care as established by the Registered Physical Therapist. Assists with the training of Physical Therapy Assistant Students, Physical Therapy Aides and other health care professionals.

Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. 1. Interprets and administers patient treatment care as established by the Registered Physical Therapist; performs and instructs patients in routine and complex therapy exercises. 2. Administers physical therapy treatment program to patients with a variety of medical disabilities. 3. Observes patients treatment care, complies and evaluates responses to treatment , documents treatment plan according to standard procedures; adjust patient treatment program as conditions warrant, within guideline limitations. 4. Assists with the training of Physical Therapy Assistant Students, Physical Therapy Aides and other health care professionals; may assist Registered Physical Therapist with in-service training programs and patient care classes as required. 5. Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing of prescribed procedures to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for patients and staff; reports any problems to Registered Physical Therapists. 6. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel. 7. Performs other related duties as required. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Graduate of an approved program.


• Ability to safely use required equipment. Any others tasks as assigned.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate (California)
  

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: California,La Mesa,La Mesa Administration Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: San Diego Admin Offices 1 - Home Health - 0801
Pay Range: $37.72 - $41.6 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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