Physical Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, CA is seeking an Assistant Physical Therapist to deliver personalized rehabilitative care and support to patients, aiming to restore function and improve quality of life.

You will implement treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and meticulously document interventions to ensure comprehensive and effective care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts from an accredited PTA program is required.
• CA PTA licensure upon hire is required.
• BLS/CPR certification upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized rehabilitative care and empathetic support to patients.
• Implement treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor progress and document interventions for comprehensive care.
• Collaborate with the patient and multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Education

Associate Of Arts from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire

Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Assistant Physical Therapist, you will provide personalized rehabilitative care and empathetic support, working closely with patients to restore function and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will expertly implement treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and meticulously document interventions to ensure comprehensive and effective care.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a patient, compassionate demeanor, contributing to overall patient recovery and well-being.

Job Requirements

• Associate Of Arts from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.

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