Possess a valid California Physical Therapist Assistant license.
A clear Livescan, TB test, and CPR Healthcare Provider Card are required.
Availability must include working until 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Be able to regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift, and move intermittently during shifts.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull wheeled equipment over 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
Help patients accomplish goals outlined in treatment plans and use therapeutic devices effectively by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer physical therapy treatments using physical agents and electrical stimulation.
Evaluate the effects of physical therapy treatments and the fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing and noting patient progress, and recommend adjustments and modifications with the primary physical therapist.
Support continuation of therapeutic plans after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in those programs, and recommending or providing assistive equipment with the primary physical therapist.
Document patient care services in patient and department records according to the law.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect clinic operations according to the law.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturers’ instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Pediatric experience is a plus.
Are you ready to have fun at work? Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy is excited to find someone to join our Physical Therapy team! We support our coworkers by helping them, working together, and by creating an environment of inclusiveness and positivity.
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in need of a licensed Certified Physical Therapist Assistant. We are a growing and fast-paced campus that offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as on our ranch, with the incorporation of the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy.)
At Leaps & Bounds, the family is at the center of our mission, we work together to help children reach their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for our families. We celebrate all abilities and advocate for the children we serve. We are appreciative of the opportunity we have to make a positive impact on our communities by providing families with quality care.
If you are looking for opportunities of professional and personal growth, this is the place for you! We are rapidly expanding and are located in Norco & Corona! Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy provides employees with substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities. We highly encourage collaboration between all three disciplines, to help our children reach their full potential.
Join our team! Together, we can continue to help children grow by Leaps & Bounds!
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Duties:
Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer physical therapy treatment applying physical agents, electrical stimulation.
Evaluate effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications in conjunction with primary physical therapist.
Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment with primary physical therapist.
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
The compensation range varies based on experience, $58,240- $72,800.00/a year.
With opportunities for WEEKLY bonuses!
Benefits Include
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401k with a 4% match
Accruing PTO
6 paid holidays
Sick days
Student Loan Reimbursement
Productivity bonus structure
Continuing education reimbursement.
Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
Casual Fridays
Fun company events
Requirements
Possess a valid California PTA License
Pediatric experience a plus!
Clear Livescan
TB Test
CPR Healthcare Provider Card
Availability must include until 7pm during weekdays
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility
Be a Strong-Team Player
Have a desire to continue to grow as a professional
Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shifts
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to push or pull wheeled equipment over 100lbs.
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