Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem 8 Hour Day

Job Summary: 

Promotes and maintains health and wellness to the patient/client by providing physical therapy services in any Avanti Hospitals under the supervision of a physical therapist. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Provides patient care at the highest level in variable hospital settings- Outpatient, Inpatient, Subacute in all Pipeline Health hospitals.
• Provides continuity of care by implementing treatment programs for patients with multiple and specialized diagnoses safely and effective, as planned/established by the Physical Therapist
• Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
• Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses as ordered by a Physical Therapist. 
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; promoting wellness and health maintenance as ordered by a Physical Therapist. 
• Instructs patients and patients' families in home programs and provides education as needed.
• Conferences with Providers and other allied health professionals to make recommendations for occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Attends and participates in department and multi-disciplinary meetings on regularly scheduled days and checks meeting minutes if unable to attend.
• Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate patient documentation including, EMR, charges, and productivity logs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards:

• Exhibits customer and service-oriented behaviors in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Pro