PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem Days at Tenet Healthcare

Palm Springs, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

34.51

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Treatment, Documentation, Objective Measurements, Clinical Competency, Equipment Performance, Acute Care Rehabilitation, Joint Replacement Surgery, Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, ICU Care, Telemetry, Skilled Nursing, Outpatient Therapy, Hand Clinics, Lymphedema Clinics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. Summary At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Responsibilities • Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist • Maintains documentation on all treatments • Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use Qualifications Education Required: Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Active U. S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable Experience Preferred: 1 year experience Certifications Required: CA PTA State License Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience #LI-DH1 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs patient treatments as directed by a Registered Physical Therapist according to the established treatment plan. This includes documenting all treatments given with frequent and objective measurements for patients ranging from neonatal through geriatric.