Physical Therapist Assistant - JEKMC

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Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.

The responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant include, but are not limited to: 

Responsibilities:

• Collects assessment data as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist (when allowed by state practice act).
• Provides direct treatment to residents as outlined in the plan of care developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Documents resident progress toward meeting established goals.
• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers, and may provide instruction in the use and care of orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparatus.
• Completes required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Experience and Skills:

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant if required by state law.

Physical Demands and Environment:

• Shift work may be required.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, and hear.
• Employee may occasionally assist in lifting and/or transferring patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.
• Employee may be occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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