Description About SoHum Health: At SoHum Health, our mission is to provide high-quality local medical services and engage community members in education and lifestyle opportunities to promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve.
Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community. Summary/Objective Responsibilities include providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. Administers treatment programs for patients. Administers treatments such as manual exercises, instruction and patient education, non-manual exercises, gait activities, and daily-living activities.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, and participating in professional organizations.
Core Competencies Patient focused Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills Empathy and compassion Safety focused Requirements Required Education and Experience Associate's degree for Physical Therapy Assistant Current PTA licensure in California Up to date on continuing education requirements Preferred Education Experience 2 years of experience as PTA in outpatient and inpatient settings BLS/CPR preferred SoHum Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, safe and respected.
If you have a positive attitude, are passionate about helping others, a desire to learn new skills, and meet the requirements listed above we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.