Physical Therapy Assistant - 4991

We have a new opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Tasks: Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the 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.
• 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.
• Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.

Additional Duties:

• Provide orientation, clinical direction and instruction to new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides.
• Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, filling out forms, scheduling patients, and staffing the reception area. Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies and storage. 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

Schedule:

Monday - Friday  6:00am - 4:00pm - 8, 9 or 10 hour shifts depending on the department's needs

No Holidays or Weekends!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Associates degree.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: Possess a minimum of 2 years of post-grad clinical experience within the last 5 years as a physical therapy assistant.
• Licensure: 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).
• Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

 Pay Scale: $40.00- $42.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications and experience