PT/OT Rehab Assistant — Patient Recovery Support

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento seeks a PT/OT Assistant to support therapy programs and track patient progress. You will implement prescribed exercises, guide patients through activities, and report outcomes to the supervising therapist to help reach rehabilitation goals.

Strong clinical skills, excellent observation, and compassionate teamwork are essential for improving patient recovery and experience. This role is on-site at Mercy General Hospital in California.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved PTA or OTA program.
• California licensure eligibility as PTA/OTA and BLS certification.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient treatment plans created by the therapist.
• Provide feedback on patient and caregiver performance and progress.
• Collaborate with supervising therapist to reach rehab goals.
• Document treatment interventions and patient responses per policy.
• Communicate plan and status with care team and physicians.

Skills

Clinical feedback

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Education

PTA/OTA program degree

CA licensure eligibility

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento seeks a PT/OT Assistant to support therapy programs and track patient progress. You will implement prescribed exercises, guide patients through activities, and report outcomes to the supervising therapist to help reach rehabilitation goals.

Strong clinical skills, excellent observation, and compassionate teamwork are essential for improving patient recovery and experience. This role is on-site at Mercy General Hospital in California.