Description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Aide assists in implementing pre-determined portions of a Physical Therapy treatment plan/program such as - but not limited to - the preparation and application of prescribed therapeutic modalities and procedures related to activities of daily living. As instructed, the PT Aide will also perform a variety of non-clinical services to assist in the daily operation of the rehabilitation department. Physical Therapy Aides do not assist in evaluating/assessing a patients physical capacities/functioning nor do they plan or initiate treatment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Transports patients to required locations observing established procedures and safety precautions.
• Performs clerical functions such as posting treatment given, completing CPRs, filing progress sheets, maintaining statistics, ordering supplies, making copies of files/exercise programs etc.
• Observes all regional, medical center and department polices and procedures: a. Adhere to all department standards of attendance and dress. b. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of medical information. c. Observe universal precautions and all infection control safety policies.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service: a. Use appropriate titles and greetings for patients, families, physicians, and staff. b. Treat all patients in accordance with Patient Bill of Rights.
• Communicates clearly, effectively and appropriately at all times: a. Written communication must meet established standards.
• Maintains a courteous professional relationship with patients, families, other members of the department, and health care team.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area in accordance with departmental guidelines: a. Follows all department guidelines related to equipment safety and maintenance. b. Assists in maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• In accordance with established protocols, policies and procedures: Demonstrates competence in providing patient care tasks as instructed and delegated by a licensed physical therapist. a. Implements portions of treatment plans. b. Reports unusual signs, symptoms, or responses to treatments to the Physical Therapist. c. Observes rules of safety and body mechanics when assisting patients in transfer and/or ambulation. d. Positions the patient properly and use the appropriate draping techniques assuring the patient privacy. e. Within established protocols, respond to patients questions and refers other questions to Physical Therapist and/or M.D.
• Utilizes skills in performance of Physical Therapy modalities and procedures including: a. Use of assistive devices/adaptive equipment b. Use of physical therapy modalities. c. Administration of passive, active, resistive or range of motion exercises which are part of an established exercise/therapy program. d. Activities of daily living. e. Wound care and dressing techniques.
• Utilizes and applies an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served - pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.
• Based on structures/established guidelines, protocols and standards: may documents clinical activities and patient response to treatment/modalities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Graduate or GED

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support
  

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of annual skills competency assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in basic safety and infection control procedures i.e. proper body mechanics, universal precautions.
• Completion of Pre-employment and annual physicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a physical therapy department. Prior experience working as a Nursing Aide, Rehabilitation Therapy Aide or Physical therapy Aide in a acute medical center or out-patient rehabilitation center.

Notes:

• This is a variable position, start times may vary within the specific shift.

Primary Location: California,Aliso Viejo,Aliso Creek Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 09:30 AM
Working Hours End: 06:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: ALISO CREEK MEDICAL OFFICE - Physical Therapy-Regular Clin - 0806
Pay Range: $26.79 - $29.06 / hour Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Requisition #: 1399028

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