Physical Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support the physical therapy team. You will assist the physical therapist with direct patient care, contribute to individualized plans of care, and participate in a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate competencies, excellent communication, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities.
• Collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist with direct patient care and related activities.
• Work in outpatient, inpatient and/or transitional care settings as directed by the manager.
• Coordinate patient care with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize services.
• Perform procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate of Arts PTA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Under the direction of the department manager and staff physical therapist, assists the physical therapist with direct patient care and related activities.


• The physical therapist assistant will work in outpatient, inpatient and/or transitional care center as directed by the manager.


• Scope of practice to be consistent with APTA and California Physical Therapy Act, as well as, departmental policy and procedure.


• Reports directly to department manager for both administrative and patient care duties.


• Coordinates patient care and support services with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize delivery of client services with available resources.


• Performs procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist.

Job Requirements

Required

• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and


• American Heart Association BLS-CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Associate Of Arts Physical Therapist Assistant and Acute care, Rehab, SNF or OP experience, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

One Community. One Mission. One California