Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; California; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CommonSpirit Health, based in California, is seeking a PT/OT Assistant to support clinical treatment programs and assist with rehabilitation goals. You will work closely with the therapist to guide patients through exercises, provide feedback, and contribute to patient recovery in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, assessing progress, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes, while adhering to department guidelines

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an approved PTA or OTA program.
• Or eligibility for California licensure/eligibility as PTA.
• Or eligibility for NBCOT certification for OT.
• CA license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed PT OA or PTA in California.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

Aufgaben

• Implements patient treatment programs directed by the therapist.
• Guides patients through exercises and activities.
• Provides feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborates with supervising therapist toward therapy goals.
• Assesses treatment effectiveness and adjusts as needed.
• Selects appropriate treatment interventions and utilizes specialized techniques.

Kenntnisse

Observation

Communication

Compassionate care

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Physical Therapy Assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Jobbeschreibung

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.
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.

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