Physical Therapist Assistant II: Hoag at Home

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• The Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and performs assigned procedures and tasks, according to the established Physical Therapy plan of care.
• This role reviews physician referrals, patients’ subjective report, Physical Therapy evaluation and goals, and the medical record, to implement the Physical Therapy treatment plan accordingly.
• Contacts the Physical Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan.
• Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
• Oversees the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide.
• Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
• Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additionally, the Physical Therapist Assistant II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.
• Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.
• Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provides in-services to staff.

• Eighteen months’ experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute healthcare system environment required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Additionally, specific department qualifications are as follows:

• Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Demonstrates competency in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). May require travel to patient’s home for home evaluation.
• Pelvic Health Program: Training/experience in completing internal pelvic floor treatment.
• Rehabilitation Services: Experience with a range of diagnoses including general medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary. Completes mandatory stroke specific education requirements for certification.

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California.

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Current BLS Certification

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