At Northbay Health, the Physical Therapist Assistant works under the management supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Rehabilitation Services Manager. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed physical therapist, administers assigned patient treatments, assists with treatment planning, prepares and transmits written and verbal communication of patient progress, supervises students and volunteers as assigned. Physical Therapist Assistant shall be supervised by a licensed physical therapist per established departmental guidelines and regulatory standards.
Education: Minimum Associate of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure/ Certifications Current California Physical Therapist Assistant license is requiredPhysical Therapist Assistant License applicant may be considered. Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification and all other annual requirements of System and department. (TB, Safety, etc.)
Experience: One year experience in acute hospital or outpatient clinic preferred, however, will consider new graduates.
Skills: Good basic clinical skills in physical therapy treatment for a wide range of physical disabilities. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric. Knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing the practice of Physical Therapy.
Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This may include moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and equipment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Hours of Work: Assigned shift during department operating hours, including assignment in rotation of weekend and holiday coverage (required).
NorthBay Health is a locally based, nonprofit health care organization serving Solano County since 1960.
Our health system includes two hospitals: NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville; a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group; the NorthBay Cancer Center; and a medical fitness center, Active Wellness Center at NorthBay Health.
NorthBay Healthcare is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of our communities by providing conveniently accessible high-quality care.
The 132-bed NorthBay Medical Center is Solano County’s most comprehensive hospital. It includes a Level II Trauma Center, maternity services and a neonatal intensive care unit and has a "Baby Friendly" designation (www.babyfriendlyusa.org). It is the only civilian hospital in the county capable of performing open heart surgery. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a Stroke Center, and a designated STEMI Receiving Center.
NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville is a 50-bed facility built in 1987. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, acute care, and sophisticated surgical and diagnostic services. The Vacaville campus hosts the Joint Replacement Program, NorthBay Wound Care and Outpatient surgery at the NorthBay Surgery Center.
In 2016, the NorthBay Wellness Center opened on the campus. It includes the NorthBay Cancer Center, the fitness center and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
There are three Center for Primary Care facilities, two in Fairfield and one in Vacaville, and numerous specialty care offices in both cities.
For complete details on our services, visit NorthBay.org.
