PT/OT Assistant

About the role

As our PT/OT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing patient treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward recovery. To be successful in this role, you will combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective rehabilitation outcomes and an enhanced patient experience. 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. One Community. One Mission. One California.

Responsibilities

• Execute individual patient treatment programs developed by the therapist, guiding patients through exercises and activities.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborate with the supervising therapist and contribute directly to therapy goals.
• Meet the discipline‑specific productivity standard.
• Demonstrate competence in care of patients during field observation by the clinical supervisor.
• Complete and submit documentation following established guidelines as measured by a designated evaluation tool.
• Ensure appropriate physician orders are present for all care given.
• Document follow‑up of identified problems.
• Review and document clinical progress toward goals.

Requirements

• Two (2) years as an approved Physical Therapy Assistant by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Experience working with physical disabilities in a health care setting.
• Physical Therapy Assistant certification (CA).
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Auto insurance.

Pay

$45.53 - $51.49 /hour