Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Optum
Location: Downey
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
**OVERVIEW OF POSITION:**Responsible for performing physical
therapy patient care not requiring constant supervision of
technical details in accordance with the treatment plan. Performs
and applies a variety of physical therapy procedures and modalities
to a variety of patients within compliance of the State of
California Physical Therapy Practice Act, the APTA Code of Ethics
and HealthCare Partners policies and procedures.**ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:**+ Consistently exhibits behavior and communication
skills that demonstrate HealthCare Partners' (HCP) commitment to
superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with
each and every internal and external customer.+ Consistently
demonstrates technical proficiency in physical therapy treatment
implementation.+ Implements, progresses and adjusts the physical
therapy treatment plan as appropriate to changes in patient status,
and provides for the safety and well-being of the patient during
the treatment session.+ Explains the physical therapy procedures
and equipment to patients and checks for understanding.+ Documents
the patient's treatments and responses in the physical therapy
chart and completes all documentation in an accurate, legible and
timely manner.+ Reports any and all changes in the patient's
condition to the Physical Therapist as immediacy dictates.+ Acts as
Clinical Instructor (CI) and mentor to Physical Therapy Assistant
students.+ Maintains an on-time patient appointment schedule in
accordance with established department standard for productivity.
Alters schedule to meet department of patient needs. Maintains
productivity outside of patient schedule.+ Self-identifies
potential unsafe systems, processes and/or situations, and reports
them using the appropriate forms to the appropriate employee.+
Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment for patients and staff
according to company and department policies.+ Assists in the
orientation and training of new staff members, and the development
of new procedures as required.+ Performs routine maintenance of
clinical and non-clinical areas and equipment as needed.+ Maintains
professional growth within the department though participation in
external continuing education courses.+ Adheres to Universal
Precautions at all times.+ Adheres to safety policies and
procedures at all times.+ Uses, protects, and discloses HCP
patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance
with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
standards.+ Performs additional duties as assigned.**EDUCATION:**+
1 to 2 years of post-high school education or a degree from a
two-year college.+ Graduate of APTA-accredited Physical Therapy
Assistant program.+ Current California Physical Therapy Assistant
license.**EXPERIENCE:****KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:**+ Basic
Life Support for healthcare providers.+ Computer literate.+
Comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physical therapy
treatment techniques and modalities.+ Ability to effectively manage
patient care in a fast-paced setting.+ Ability to manage and
prioritize multiple tasks and patients while maintaining quality of
service.+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.Full
COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain
necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance.Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family
of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most
advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its
fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance
teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Here you'll
find incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular
opportunity to do your life's best work.(SM)Diversity creates a
healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices
are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum and its
affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates
are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
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