- Location
- SACRAMENTO, CA, US
- Closing date
- 1 week ago
- Source
- iCIMS
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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