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Hello – My name is Tanesha Mounger and I am the senior recruiter on the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Family Health Centers Of San Diego. I will be reviewing all resumes that I receive and will be setting up screens and interviews. I look forward to reviewing your information and speaking with you about this opportunity at FHCSD. Have a wonderful day - Tanesha

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is currently recruiting for an Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care for an adolescent to adult caseload from 11 years old and up.

This is an exciting opportunity for PTAs who are interested in joining a multidisciplinary care team that includes primary care physicians, sports medicine providers, chiropractors, mental health providers, and physical therapists, working together to support our unique patient population.

In addition to providing the highest quality medical care to San Diego’s medically underserved patient population, enjoy opportunities to work with growing programs focused on Childhood and Adult Obesity, Long Covid, Pelvic Floor, Vestibular Rehab, and Clinical Education. There are even opportunities to work on robust research projects with some of our local partners.

This position is available as per-diem, part-time or full-time. Join an existing integrated care team that is collaborative and extremely dedicated to the patients they serve!

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice. Adhere to treatment plan and works within scope of practice at all times
• Engages patients and/or parents/caregivers in treatment sessions.
• Provides home program activities to patients and/or parents/caregivers to ensure carryover to the home environment.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
• Assesses results of physical therapy interventions by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications to supervising Physical Therapist as needed.
• Meets the patient's goals and needs, helping patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities; promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Works effectively as a member of the treatment team. Communicates with supervising Physical Therapist, Case Managers, Scheduling staff, and referring providers in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• California State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Meet organizational driver requirements

Rewards:

• Job type: Per Diem, Regular Part Time and Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Enjoy an industry leading benefits package that includes $1000 CME reimbursement, 24 hours of CME time off, MedBridge account with unlimited access to virtual CME training, license renewal fee reimbursement, and the possibility of loan forgiveness eligibility. As a rapidly growing department, opportunities for promotion and leadership are available!

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $34.50 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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