Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed acute care, nonprofit hospital in Santa Maria, California, serving more than 250,000 patients annually. It offers services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. The hospital is recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer, is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and is the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. The Certified Physical Therapist Assistant helps patients complete physical therapy treatments and documentation to support quality care and functional outcomes. Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the assistant administers physician-ordered treatments, modalities, procedures, and tests; helps plan treatment programs; and maintains accurate, timely patient records and progress notes. The role also includes patient and family education, equipment maintenance, safety and infection-control compliance, in-service education, and clerical duties. The assistant communicates patient progress and rehabilitative potential to the supervising therapist and healthcare team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
- One year of acute care or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience within the last five years.
- Registered Physical Therapist Assistant with specialized clinical knowledge.
- Firm grasp of the American Physical Therapy Association’s code of ethics.
- Ability to maintain professional communication with supervisors and the public.
- California Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- California driver’s license and auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Administer physician-ordered physical therapy treatments for mobility, transfers, strength, activity tolerance, pain control, and range of motion under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Perform physical therapy modalities, procedures, tests, and manual exercises using accepted procedures.
- Instruct patients in ambulatory and other functional activities and teach patients and/or families physical therapy treatment techniques.
- Assist with treatment program planning and help patients progress toward treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate, clear, concise, objective, and timely therapy documentation and visit records in accordance with the treatment plan.
- Communicate patient progress toward goals and rehabilitative potential to the supervising Physical Therapist and healthcare team.
- Complete preventive maintenance requirements to help ensure equipment is operational.
- Maintain a safe work environment by identifying unsafe conditions and complying with safety, infection-control, and organizational policies.
- Perform related departmental functions, including in-service education and clerical tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
