Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an Assistant Physical Therapist you will provide personalized rehabilitative care and empathetic support working closely with patients to restore function and improve their quality of life.
Every day you will expertly implement treatment plans guide patients through therapeutic exercises monitor progress and meticulously document interventions to ensure comprehensive and effective care.
To be successful you will demonstrate outstanding clinical knowledge strong communication skills and a patient compassionate demeanor contributing to overall patient recovery and well-being.
- Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained.
- Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care.
- Identifies self by name and title to patient/family.
- Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive.
- Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect if identified.
- Understands role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program
- Physical Therapy Assistant Certification PTA required
- Basic Life Support - CPR through American Heart Association
PREFERRED:
- Prior PT experience preferred Experience may be substituted for education providing the candidate has passed the State Licensure Exam for PTAs
- Prior PT experience preferred Experience may be substituted for education providing the candidate has passed the State Licensure Exam for PTAs
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
