Physical Therapy Ast
Company: American Advanced Management
Location: Larkspur
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital,
Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced
Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving
patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco.
Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with
critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended
recovery periods. Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range
of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory
support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy.
Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to
support their unique recovery journey. We are proud to hold The
Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital
Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering
high-quality, patient-centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close
partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best
possible outcomes. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the
Physical Therapist in the provision of Physical Therapy services to
patients, including treatment, program planning and implementation,
related documentation, and communication. Functions under a
Physical Therapist and per physician orders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and
implement components of the therapy process. Identify learning
needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and
collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working
knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice
in job situations. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current,
valid, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapy
Assistant in the state of employment required. Current BLS
certification from an approved vendor required. ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS : One (1) year of experience preferred.
Previous Hospital experience preferred. Ability to project a
professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and
compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and
analytical skills. Ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant. Working knowledge of computer and software
applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and
effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. CERTIFICATES,
LICENSURES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid, and active license to
practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of
employment. Current BLS certification from an approved vendor
required. ATTENDANCE: Regular and punctual attendance. LANGUAGE
SKILLS: English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to
read and write, communicate clearly with coworkers and customers
and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or
work product. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram
form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
Keywords: American Advanced Management, Novato , Physical Therapy Ast, Healthcare , Larkspur, California
