Physical Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, seeks a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to support all phases of PT treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to ethics, and strong patient communication.

The PTA will assist in treatment planning, maintain safe work conditions, and perform related clerical tasks while delivering patient-centered care in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• One year acute care or SNF experience within the last 5 years.
• Licensed PTA in CA; CPR within 30 days; Driver's license in CA; Auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatments for mobility, strength, pain control, and ROM.
• Document therapy and progress notes accurately and timely.
• Teach patients and families functional activities and home programs.
• Maintain safety, infection control and department policies; communicate patient progress to supervising PT.

Skills

Professional communication

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients perform all phases of physical therapy treatment and documentation so they can achieve quality of care and effective functional outcomes.

Every day you will perform physical therapy modalities, procedures, and tests under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, ensuring accurate patient records and progress notes are maintained.

You will be expected to assist in treatment program planning, maintain a safe work environment by identifying unsafe conditions, and perform related departmental functions including in-service education and clerical tasks.

To be successful in this role, you must be a registered Physical Therapist Assistant with specialized clinical knowledge, a firm grasp of the American Physical Therapy Association's code of ethics, and the ability to maintain excellent professional communication with supervisors and the public.

• Assists in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment for mobility, transferring, strength and activity tolerance, pain control, and range of motion using accepted physical therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Teaches patient and/or family in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy while ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Helps the patient accomplish the treatment plan and progress to goals by administering manual exercises and instructing patients in ambulatory functional activities.
• Documents therapy on the visit record and submits documentation in a timely manner using clear, concise and objective data, while recording treatments accurately according to the treatment plan.
• Communicates patient progress toward goals and rehabilitative potential to the supervising physical therapist and healthcare team, while maintaining compliance with safety, infection control, and organizational policies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant program and One (1) Year Acute Care or SNF experience within the last 5 years.
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• Driver's License: CA
• Auto Insurance

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center 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 the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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