Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: The Arora Group
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Physical Therapy Assistant TechnicianCurrently recruiting a
Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ) to work at the Intrepid Spirit
Clinic on Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, California. This is a
full-time position providing medical care for Active Duty military
heroes, their family members, and retirees. The Physical Therapy
Assistant ( PTA ) position is full-time, Monday - Friday, normally
between the hours of 6:00AM - 6:00PM, with full benefits and
including 17 days of paid vacation & sick leave, plus 10 paid
federal holidays. The PTA may be required to work two Saturday's
per month for up to 8.5 hours per Saturday. The PTA will work no
more than 80 hours every two weeks. DUTIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY
ASSISTANT (PTA):+ Provide a full range of physical therapy
assistant services, including the services given below, as directed
by the supervising physical therapist.+ Carry out a program of
corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as
directed by the head physical therapist. Under supervision,
administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage,
whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs
and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program
including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and
prosthetic appliances and devices.+ Administer traction to relieve
neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction
equipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and
improve functional activities, such as preambulation, transfer,
ambulation, and daily-living activities. + Observe patients during
treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to
treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the
physical therapist.+ Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients
in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and
supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and
wheelchairs.+ Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory,
ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, filling
out forms, scheduling patients, and staffing the reception area.
Maintain department records and files in accordance with facility
policies. Perform coding of patient encounters and workload.+
Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body
parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments
or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient
evaluations. + Monitor treatments administered by physical therapy
aides.QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT:+ Possess a
minimum of one year experience within the past two years as a
Physical Therapist Assistant. + Associates Degree.+ Graduate from a
college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).+ Current, full, active, and
unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapy assistant or
possess current certification as a physical therapy
assistant/technician as determined by the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA).+ U.S. Citizen (for access to Government
computer systems)COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:+ Competitive pay+ 10 days
paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year+ 10 paid Federal
holidays + Health & Welfare allowance mostly covers the cost of
health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life
insurance+ Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)ABOUT THE ARORA
GROUPThe Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint
Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that,
for over 25 years, has provided medical care for the men and women
who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to
provide world-class care and give our over healthcare professionals
opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and
serve the needs of active duty servicemembers, their families, and
veterans.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Job Details
CityOceansideStateCA
Keywords: The Arora Group, Oceanside , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , Oceanside, California
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