Job Description
About Us
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.
ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE
The Physical Therapist Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by supporting participants rehabilitative physical therapy (PT) treatment. This role will assist physical therapist with participant evaluations and treatment plans for program participants. In addition, this role will assist participants to remain independent and live safely in the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists physical therapist implement PT programs for participants accessing day services, including therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, rehabilitation services, functional activities, gait trainings, orthotics trainings, prosthesis, and trainings
Makes recommendations to the physical therapist to modify the program based on the patient population, as needed
Performs assessments of patients to determine abilities
Assists physical therapist implement individualized plans of care to decrease or eliminate disabilities, increase or maintain capabilities for independence, and develops functions to a maximum level
Ensures individual plans of care are followed accurately
Provides a variety of physical therapies aligned to participants plans of care, including functional ability tests, treatment to relieve pain, and develop or restore function
Assists participants to achieve and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as exercise, heat, sound, water, light, or electricity
Guides patients and caregivers in the use of adaptive devices and therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities for improving function
Evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and makes recommendations to modify goals, as needed
Records and signs treatments in the patient's health record
Ensures services provided are in the clinic are conducive to restoring dignity and self-esteem to all patients
Assists physical therapists to ensure that required equipment and supplies for the physical therapy program are available and/or ordered, as needed
Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government and regulatory agencies (PACE, CMS, DHCS)
Participates in training programs for staff and caregivers
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate degree in physical therapy assisting required; an emphasis on geriatric populations is preferred
California Physical Therapy Assistant license in good standing is required
One year of physical therapy assistant experience within an aged and disable environment is preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with principles and methods for treatment and rehabilitation of disabilities and functional impairments
Ability to use ingenuity and imagination in adapting modalities to individual needs
Knowledgeable and understanding of Older Americans Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Area Agencies on Aging
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team. and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay range: $35.14 - $41.48 per hour, depending on experience.
Compensation Disclosure:
The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
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