Compassionate Rehab Therapy Assistant

Mercy San Juan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement patient treatment programs under the supervising therapist, provide feedback on progress, and help meet therapy goals with a compassionate approach.

Requirements include PTA program graduation, California licensure eligibility (or PTA licensure), NBCOT eligibility for OT, and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• California licensure or eligibility as PTA.
• Certification eligibility by NBCOT for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient treatment programs under the supervising therapist's guidance.
• Provides objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborates with the supervising therapist to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Assesses treatment effectiveness and adjusts interventions as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Observation & communication

Compassionate approach

Education

PTA program

California licensure eligibility

NBCOT/OTC eligibility

Job description

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement patient treatment programs under the supervising therapist, provide feedback on progress, and help meet therapy goals with a compassionate approach.

Requirements include PTA program graduation, California licensure eligibility (or PTA licensure), NBCOT eligibility for OT, and Basic Life Support.