About this role
About the Role Cape Fox's Concentric Methods seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant for an outpatient setting to support the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in California. The position is non-exempt with a total hourly pay of $45.51 for up to 40 hours per week (base $40.58 plus $4.93/hour Health & Welfare under SCLS). This rate is a good faith estimate at posting.
What You'll Do
- Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the physical therapist.
- Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction.
- Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities.
- Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.
- Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
- Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
What We're Looking For
- Required: Associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant after graduation within the past two years.
Compensation & Benefits
- Total hourly pay of $45.51 for up to 40 hours per week (base $40.58 plus $4.93/hour Health & Welfare) as required by SCLS regulations.
- Benefits include specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401K with company match.
- Cape Fox Corporation and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities and may offer preference to Cape Fox shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.