OverviewDignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant provides direct and indirect physical therapy or occupational therapy services under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or registered occupational therapist. Services include implementation of patient treatment programs planned by a Licensed Physical Therapist or registered occupational therapist. The assistant implements patient treatment programs planned by an Physical Therapist or occupational therapist provides objective feedback on patients performance assists in the development and enhancement of therapeutic environment and participation in program development and quality improvement activities as appropriate. The Assistant demonstrates competency in the treatment of general rehabilitation population including pediatrics adult and geriatric patients depending upon the site/level of care.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
QualificationsExperience:
Experience as a physical therapy assistant or Occupational Therapist.
Education:
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.
Licensure:
Physical Therapy Assistant
BLS (AHA)
Special Skills:
Understand and apply physical therapy or occupational therapy theories as a framework for treatment.
Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan.
Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy observations treatments and actions.
Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians nursing staff and other hospital personnel.
Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
Fully meet the obligations of the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
Flexibility to work within a changing health care environment.
Pursue progressive level of expertise by independent study conferencing education courses in-service participation etc.
Training:
Knowledge of: Current physical therapy or Occupational therapy techniques standards principles and procedures.
Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal circulatory and nervous systems medical terminology.
Proper body mechanics infection control procedures.
Pay Range$47.15 - $47.15 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Full-time- ID: #52132015
- State: California Carmichael 95608 Carmichael USA
- City: Carmichael
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-07-19
- Deadline: 2024-09-18
- Category: Et cetera