Physical Therapy Assistant - Torrance

Cedars-Sinai • El Segundo, CA • 2h ago

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A little more about what you will be doing:

The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for treating patients with a high level of medical complexity/acuity utilizing therapy modalities and procedures according to the prescription of the physician and the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist. May report in team and/or patient family conference. Assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure high quality patient care. Assists in the education and/or training of students. Provides patient care while maintain safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to the special patient populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.

What's this role all about?

Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.

Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.

Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.

Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services in conjunction with Physical Therapist.

Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.

Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.

Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.

Participates in professional development through clinical education, formal mentoring programs, further development of clinical and professional competencies, involvement in research and scholarly work.

Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Completion of formal education / training from an accredited institution leading to or required for a Physical Therapy Assistant license required.

Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Therapist Assistant License (PTA) California State license required

Basic Life Support by American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

Two years of Physical Therapy Assistant experience or similar practice set ting required

One year of prior experience as a clinical instructor preferred

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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