Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Lakeport CA

Overview

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Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Lakeside

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.

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FULL-TIME DAY

SHIFTS:

Monday-Friday / Weekends As Needed

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Graduate of an 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.

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

• 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.

• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills in English (verbal and written); legible handwriting for documentation of patient records in a clear and concise manner.
• Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of physical therapy care and practice, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, JCAHO home health accreditation requirements, QI audits, infection control, and reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, directly and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter VNA and Hospice’s objectives and solve problems or identify when to consult a supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with a 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.
• At orientation and annually thereafter, meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.
• Must be flexible with schedule including 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 (3-6 patient visits per day, depending on visit type and needs).
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to assist with possibly disoriented, combative patients.
• Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environments.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Job Shift: Days
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  8
• Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• Benefits: Yes
• Unions: No
• Position Status: Non-Exempt
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Status: Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH and in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay range is $37.58 to $46.98 per hour. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation factors include but are not limited to experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.

Base pay is one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.