PT/OT Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA seeks a PT/OT Assistant to support rehabilitation services. You will implement patient treatment programs and help patients progress toward recovery.

The role requires CA PTA licensure, BLS, and driving/insurance prerequisites. You will work under the supervising therapist, document progress, and ensure orders are in place. Join a team that values compassionate care and contributes to positive patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Physical Therapy Assistant approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Experience caring for patients with physical disabilities in a health care setting.
• CA PTA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Driver's license: CA and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatment programs prescribed by the therapist.
• Guide patients through exercises and activities.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborate with the supervising therapist toward therapy goals.
• Document clinical progress and follow established guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate physician orders are present for care.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient guidance

Documentation

Observation skills

Education

PTA license CA

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.

Every day, you'll 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 willl combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective rehabilitation outcomes and an enhanced patient experience.

• Meets the discipline-specific productivity standard.
• Demonstrates competence in care of patients during field observation by the clinical supervisor.
• Completes and submits documentation following established guidelines as measured by a designated evaluation tool.
• Appropriate physician orders are present for all care given.
• Documents follow up of identified problems.
• Reviews and documents clinical progress toward goals.

Job Requirements

Required

• Two (2) years as an approved Physical Therapy Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board ofCalifornia.
• Experience working with physical disabilities in a health care setting.
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Associaton.
• Driver's License: CA.
• Auto Insurance.

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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