Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Physical Therapy Assistant

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Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a State-approved professional health care worker who provides specialized tasks within the established plan of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The PTA performs selected measurement procedures and implements treatment programs for home health and hospice patients who have been evaluated by a Physical Therapist. The PTA is responsible for documentation of patient care activities provided and performs special projects as assigned.

Job Description:

Education:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Graduate of approved school for Physical Therapy Assistants, as defined by the board, with documentation of approval to practice as a PTA by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Certification & Licensure:

• PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Current PPD
• DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience in acute care, home health or community health setting.
• One year of experience in a home health setting.
• Direct patient care experience within the past five years.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of physical therapy care and practice.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• Must be flexible with schedule including, but not limited to, the ability to participate in on call department rotation for night and weekend coverage.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events.
• Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely.
• Productivity standards ability to meet productivity expectations.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to assist with possibly disoriented, combative patients.
• Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits: Yes

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Pay Range is $41.28 to $51.50 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.