PT Assistant, Outpatient - Community Health System

Fresno, CA 93721

About the Job

Overview:

PTA, Outpatient, Full-time

Opportunities for you!

Join a team recognized as being a Top 10 Rehab hospital in the state of CA!
Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
Free parking and electric charging
Great food options with on-demand ordering

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

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Responsibilities:

The Physical Therapist Assistant 1 (PTA1) is a novice to proficient clinician. Assists Physical Therapists in providing care to patients. Performs physical therapy procedures and treatments, as delegated by a Licensed Physical Therapist, designed to restore function, relieve pain and prevent permanent disability. Responsibilities include selecting therapeutic exercises and equipment most appropriate for treatment, assessing and recording patients' responses and progress, and determining when to adjust or advance patients from less to more strenuous exercises. Functions within established technical standards and guidelines, but may receive further technical guidance and direction from the Licensed Physical Therapist in handling unusual situations. NEURO EXPERIENCE HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

• Successful completion of one of the following is required

o Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant degree program

o Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Licenses and Certifications

• PTA - State of California Physical Therapist Assistant License required

o Exception may be made for Physical Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position

o BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Source : Community Health System