Physical Therapist Assistant-FT

Description

Who We Are

Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to helping frail, underserved, and multiethnic seniors live safely and independently at home with dignity. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of care, we deliver high-quality, personalized healthcare and supportive services that improve quality of life across the communities we serve.

At IIH, our work is rooted in compassion, cultural understanding, and deep respect for those in our care. Team members play a vital role in supporting seniors throughout Central and Southern California—delivering care that’s not only clinically excellent, but also personal, coordinated, and community-based.

When you join IIH, you become part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of older adults—every single day.

Benefits

Full-time licensed rehabilitation staff may receive an annual $500 allowance to cover the costs of license renewals, continuing education credits, or professional organization memberships.

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to participants of Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) following the plan of care of the Physical Therapist. Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

Essential Job Functions 

· Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) assist the physical therapist in the treatment of Innovative Integrated Health participants who 

  have medical problems and health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their 

  daily lives

· Provide regular updates to Physical Therapist on participants' status in therapy.

· Follow through and training with adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) for participants such as walkers, 

  orthosis and prosthesis

· Assist in ensuring participant and staff safety 

· Participate in meetings as indicated (morning, team, family, nursing facility, assisted living facility, and hospital).

· Provide treatment as indicated following plan of care from Physical Therapist’s Assessment

· Utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.

· Work as part of rehab team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist

· Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department 

· Instruct, and supervise other staff, and/or family members on therapy program to be carried out by individuals other than a 

  physical therapist/ physical therapy assistant

· Assist in observing participants and collaborate with Physical therapist regarding progress or decline of participant 

· Supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report as 

  required to supervisor regarding these issues.

· Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to newly hired staff as requested.

· Complete documentation in a timely manner, write daily notes and progress reports 

· Adjust schedule as needed to meet the needs of Innovative Integrated Health participants.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff, contractor, and organizational information

· Treat participants with respect and safe technique.

· Provide treatments and skilled services to participants home as necessary. 

· Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. 

· Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

· Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

· Be flexible in schedule of hours worked, and in scheduling participants’ treatments to accommodate the participants’ availability.

· May require use of personal vehicle to provide therapy services in participant’s residence. If using a personal vehicle, a valid 

  California Driver’s License is required.

· Must be a licensed driver by the state of California with a good driving record to be appr