Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Dignity Health; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA is seeking a PT/OT Assistant to support clinical treatment programs and contribute to recovery outcomes. You will work closely with therapists to guide patients through exercises and provide feedback, ensuring compassionate care and adherence to guidelines.

Requirements include PTA or OTA program graduation, California licensure/eligibility, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Equivalency exam and California licensure/eligibility as PTA.
• Eligibility for NBC certification as OTA.
• California License, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed PTA or licensed OTA in California.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient treatment programs developed by the therapist and guides exercises.
• Provides objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance toward recovery.
• Collaborates with supervising therapist toward therapy goals.
• Maintains strong observation, communication, and compassionate care.
• Ensures treatment aligns with department guidelines and adjusts as needed.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient treatment implementation

Communication

Education

A PTA program graduate

OTA program graduate

California licensure/eligibility (PTA)

NBC certification eligibility (OTA)

California OT licensure eligibility

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our PT/OT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing patient treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward recovery.

As our PT/OT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing patient treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward recovery.

Every day, you will execute individual patient treatment programs developed by the therapist, guiding patients through exercises and activities. You'll provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance, collaborate with the supervising therapist, and contribute directly to therapy goals.

To be successful in this role, you will combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective rehabilitation outcomes and an enhanced patient experience.

• Provides Effective and Adequate Treatment:
• Implements effective and adequate treatment following department guidelines 95-98% of the time.
• Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness.
• Goals and treatment are modified as appropriate in relation to working toward goals.
• Selects appropriate treatment interventions.
• Utilizes specialized techniques.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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.
• California License, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed PT OA or Licensed PTA.
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: CA.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Experience as a physical therapy assistant or Occupational Therapist.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

Mercy Home Health and Mercy Hospice is located at 3400 Data Drive in Rancho Cordova, CA. Both service lines are accredited agencies that have received outstanding recognition from The Joint Commission. We currently serve the greater El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties, bringing our patients the highest level of service available.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$51.49 - $51.49 /hour