Updated: May 10, 2024
Location: Fountain Valley
Job Type:
Department: Physical Therapy-FVR
Job Description:
UC Title: Asst, Lic Phys Therapy FVR
Position Number: 41087948
Reports to: Dir, Rehabilitative Svcs FVR
Working Title: Asst, Lic Phys Therapy FVR
Cost Center: Physical Therapy-FVR (422200)
Bargaining Unit: NUHW-RNs & Prof
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 5/06/2024
Job Code: 008468
Hours: 24
Shift: Day
FTE: 0.6
Position Summary:
Physical Therapy Assistants serve in an adjunct capacity to Physical Therapists. As licensed technicians, Physical Therapy Assistants perform patient treatments and patient care activities as directed by a Physical Therapist. Incumbents read medical records of assigned patients and, without need for prior verbal instructions, independently initiate and follow the treatment plan provided by the Physical Therapist. They write daily progress notes on patients treated, and independently sign these notes without need for a co-signature by a Physical Therapist. Incumbents apply routine exercise programs; bed positioning; range of motion, passive, active, active assistive, manual, and assistive resistive exercises; and coordination exercises. They provide and assist patients in transfer, balance, gait, and ambulation training with various ambulatory assistive devices; provide application of modalities and procedures such as hot packs, cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpools, massage, and exercises; and provide training in daily living and routine home programs. They monitor patients’ vital signs and physiological well-being during treatment and report to Physical Therapist any danger signs; report and recommend to Physical Therapist any required change in patients’ progress or treatment; remove and reapply dressings and bandages for patients; and provide transportation of patients to and from treatment area. They also prepare schedules for patients’ treatment; prepare accurate charges for patients’ treatment; clean and disinfect equipment, apparatus, and work areas; and order linen and consumable and nonconsumable supplies. Physical Therapy Assistants are distinguished from Physical Therapists in that they are not legally able to assess, evaluate, or discharge patients. They are distinguished from unlicensed physical therapy aides in that they can treat patients without supervision and sign patients’ charts without Therapist cosignature.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:
Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Required Qualifications:
One year general acute preferred Preferred: Demonstrates ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member. Must be willing to cross train to multiple areas. Demonstrates good working knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO standards and county Regulations. Strong communication/people skills. Possess the skills necessary to perform treatments to patients of all ages ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
