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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Augments the role of the physical therapist. Coordinates and provides appropriate aspects of the treatment plan and recommends changes to the physical therapist. Is responsible for 100% patient care and performs other duties as assigned.
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Reports to
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Physical Therapy Supervisor/Rehabilitation Services Director
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Supervises
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Rehabilitation Services Volunteers
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Ages of Patients
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Moderate Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Highschool, GED or Higher Level Degree
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Preferred: Graduate of accredited PTA school or education meeting requirements for challenging California State Board Exam preferred.
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Approval from PT Board of the State of California or eligible. American Heart Association BLS
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Preferred: N/A
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Experience
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Required: Work experience to meet state board requirement for licensure.
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Preferred: N/A
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Provides effective therapy treatments based on age specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs and in compliance of hospital licensing and accreditation standards and in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
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Provides thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
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Individual productivity meets department standards. Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
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Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
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Participates in special department programs.
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Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
- Responds positively, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to all communications including patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
