PT Aide

CommonSpirit Health • Redding, CA

17h

About The Position

As a PT Assistant, you will provide clinical support by implementing physical therapy treatment programs developed by a physical therapist and providing feedback on patient recovery. You will guide patients through prescribed exercises and activities, report objective observations about patient and caregiver performance, collaborate with the supervising physical therapist, and contribute to rehabilitation goals. The role requires clinical skills, observation and communication abilities, and a compassionate approach.

Mercy Medical Center Redding is a 266-bed regional medical center serving nearly 300,000 residents in a six-county region. It provides inpatient and outpatient services and specialized care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedic, neurological surgery, cancer, maternity, and robotic surgery services. Its care network includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of multidisciplinary rehabilitation aide experience, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support—CPR certification upon hire; must be through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Transport inpatients to and from the Physical Therapy Department, including transfers to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist clinical staff with patient care activities, including bed positioning, transfers, and gait training.
• Administer uncomplicated therapy modalities and procedures under a therapist’s instructions and supervision.
• Prepare patients for treatment by assisting with dressing, applying braces and prostheses, removing segmental compression devices, and obtaining or preparing appropriate equipment.
• Fill and clean whirlpools as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect treatment tables and other equipment as needed.
• Guide patients through exercises and activities in accordance with individual treatment programs developed by a physical therapist.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance and collaborate with the supervising physical therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED