PT/OT Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our PT/OT Assistant, you will help patients implement direct and indirect physical and occupational therapy treatment programs so they can improve their physical function and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Every day you will implement treatment programs planned by licensed Physical Therapists or Occupational Therapists. You will be expected to assess treatment effectiveness, modify goals as appropriate, utilize specialized techniques, provide patient/family education, and document all interventions and patient responses in accordance with department policy.

To be successful in this role you must understand and apply physical and occupational therapy theories, be able to develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plans, maintain meticulous records, organize work effectively, collaborate with healthcare teams, and maintain confidentiality of medical information.

Required:

• Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program or Occupational Therapy Assistant program, or successfully passing the equivalency examination and California licensure/eligibility as a physical therapy assistant or eligibility for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. and a California License, or eligibility, to practice Occupational Therapy, upon hire and
• Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant license, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR - Authorized by the American Heart Association, upon hire

Preferred:

• Experience as a physical therapy assistant or Occupational Therapist., upon hire

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.

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.