Physical Therapy Assistant-On Call

Westminster Baldwin Park, a new Active Living Community in Baldwin Park has an open position for a Physical Therapy Assistant-On Call.  We are a church related not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults.

We are an "EOE" and "Honor those who have served."

Direct supervision from the Program Manager or Therapist for each patient/resident assigned to the Physical Therapist and is dependent on the nature of the skilled tasks and the complexities of the patients/residents presenting condition. May receive clinical supervision from Therapists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and it's communities.

1. Responsible for carrying out Care Plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT).
2. Assist the PT during evaluations.
3. Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with PT.
4. Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
5. Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT.
6. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.

Education and Experience:

AA Degree from an APTA accredited program. Licensure where required by law.

Two (2) years experience in a health care setting preferred.