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Physical Therapy Assistant

Mercy San Juan Medical Center Carmichael, California
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The posted compensation range of $43.37 - $49.04 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-414155 Employment Type Full Time Department Rehab Services PT / OT / Speech Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Tuesday- Saturday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Therapy

Responsibilities
The Assistant provides direct and indirect physical therapy or occupational therapy services under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or registered occupational therapist. Services include implementation of patient treatment programs planned by a Licensed Physical Therapist or registered occupational therapist. The assistant implements patient treatment programs planned by an Physical Therapist or occupational therapist, provides objective feedback on patient's performance,
assists in the development and enhancement of therapeutic environment, and participation in program development and quality improvement activities as appropriate. The Assistant demonstrates competency in the treatment of general rehabilitation population, including pediatrics, adult and geriatric
patients depending upon the site/level of care.


Qualifications

Experience: 

  • Experience as a physical therapy assistant or Occupational Therapist.

Education: 

  • Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
  • Or successfully passing the equivalency examination and California licensure/eligibility as a physical therapy assistant or eligibility for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. and a California License, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy.

Licensure: 

  • License PT OA or Lic PTA, BLS

Job Specifications:

  • Understand and apply physical therapy or occupational therapy theories as a framework for treatment.
  • Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan.
  • Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy observations, treatments, and actions.
  • Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
  • Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Catholic Healthcare West.
  • Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment.
  • Pursue progressive level of expertise by independent study, conferencing education courses, inservice participation etc.

Training:

  • Current physical therapy or Occupational therapy techniques, standards, principles, and procedures.
  • Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems, medical terminology, Proper body mechanics, infection control
    procedures.
Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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