• Physical Therapy Assistant

    Dignity Health (Carmichael, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    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 anPhysical 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.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program or Occupation 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 Occupational Therapy.

    + California License or eligibility to practice Occupational Therapy.

    + Licensed PT, OA or PTA

    + Physical Therapy Assistant CA (PTA, CA)

    + Occupational Therapy Assistant CA (OTA, CA)

    + BLS from AHA

    + Experience as a physical therapy assistant or occupational therapist preferred.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrPuiSnALJY)

    Pay Range

    $43.37 - $49.04 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.