Description:
Under direct supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide assists in implementing pre-determined portions of a Physical Therapy treatment plan/program such as – but not limited to – the preparation and application of prescribed therapeutic modalities and procedures related to activities of daily living. As instructed, the PT Aide will also perform a variety of non-clinical services to assist in the daily operation of the rehabilitation department. Physical Therapy Aides do not assist in evaluating/assessing a patient’s physical capacities/functioning nor do they plan or initiate treatment.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Transports patients to required locations observing established procedures and safety precautions.
- Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPR’s, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.
- Observes all regional, medical center and department polices and procedures.
- Adhere to all department standards of attendance and dress.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
- Observe universal precautions and all infection control safety policies.
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
- Use appropriate titles and greetings for patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Treat all patients in accordance with Patient Bill of Rights.
- Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times.
- Written communication must meet established standards.
- Maintains a courteous professional relationship with patients, families, other members of the department, and health care team.
- Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Follows all department guidelines related to equipment safety and maintenance.
- Assists in maintaining clean and safe work areas.
- In accordance with established protocols, policies and procedures demonstrates competence in providing patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by a licensed physical therapist.
- Implements portions of treatment plans.
- Reports unusual signs, symptoms, or responses to treatments to the Physical Therapist.
- Observes rules of safety and body mechanics when assisting patients in transfer and/or ambulation.
- Positions the patient properly and use the appropriate draping techniques assuring the patient privacy.
- Within established protocols, respond to patient’s questions and refers other questions to Physical Therapist and/or M.D.
- Utilizes skills in performance of Physical Therapy modalities and procedures including use of assistive devices/adaptive equipment, and physical therapy modalities.
- Administration of passive, active, resistive or range of motion exercises which are part of an established exercise/therapy program.
- Activities of daily living.
- Wound care and dressing techniques.
- Utilizes and applies an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served – pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
- Based on structures/established guidelines, protocols and standards may documents clinical activities and patient response to treatment/modalities.
Pay Grade: 23
Basic Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a physical therapy department, preferred.
- Prior experience working as a Nursing Aide, Rehabilitation Therapy Aide or Physical Therapy Aide in a acute medical center or out-patient rehabilitation center, preferred.
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Current BLS certification.
- Completion of Pre-employment and annual physicals.
- Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
- Ability to demonstrate competence in basic safety and infection control procedures i.e. proper body mechanics, universal precautions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer bilingual Spanish.
Notes:
- Able to work in complex critical care setting providing direct patient care under supervision of PT/OT/SLP
- On-call days as needed.
Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Entry Level Specialty: Physical / Occupational Therapy Department: Sunset Medical Center – Physical Therapy-Inpatient – 0806 Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
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