Outpatient PT Assistant: Restore Mobility & Hope

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide comprehensive PT assessments and treatments. You will collaborate with the care team, participate in inservices, and assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate holds CA PTA licensure, CA driver’s license, liability insurance, and current CPR certification, with 1 year of acute care or SNF experience within the last five years.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in California (CA PTA).
• California Driver's License (CA DL) required.
• Liability Insurance.
• Current CPR through American Heart Association (CT CPRBLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy assessments and treatments to patients.
• Identify and report patient abuse and neglect.
• Communicate with the healthcare team about goals, progress and rehab potential; attend care meetings as needed.
• Present departmental or hospital inservices at least once per year.
• Plan discharge and refer to next level of care when goals are met.
• Demonstrate organization, prioritization, and teamwork; work with minimal supervision.
• Teach physical therapy techniques to patients and families.

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Job description

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide comprehensive PT assessments and treatments. You will collaborate with the care team, participate in inservices, and assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate holds CA PTA licensure, CA driver’s license, liability insurance, and current CPR certification, with 1 year of acute care or SNF experience within the last five years.