Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Livingston
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:Servingthe greater Stanislaus County with 423 acute care beds, provides a full continuum of care, including: 24-hour emergency care inpatient and outpatient -surgery specialty services in obstetrics, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, dialysis therapy, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, sleep disorders and physical therapy a Level II Trauma CenterMemorialMedical Center is an accredited ChestPain Center and STEMI(heart attack) Receiving Center. -MMCis part of , one of the thanksto its integrated network of physician, employee and volunteer pioneers-morethan 60,000 people strong. Rooted in Sutter Health's not-for-profit mission,these team members partner to deliver exceptional care that feels personal.From physician offices to hospitals to outpatient care centers and homeservices, they proudly support and learn from the more than 3 million people intheir care-nearly 1 percent of the U.S. population, in one of the most diverseand innovative regions in the world. -Position Summary:Under direction of thePhysical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is directlyresponsible for the performance of physical therapy treatments and other directrehabilitation services provided to acute care patients. - All patient services are documentedappropriately and updated to justify continued intervention.Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), or equivalent foreign physical therapy degree acceptable to the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Current PTA Licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California, OR must obtain within 180 days of hire.
• Certified as a Basic Life Support provider (BLS).
• Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job
• Able to work frequent PM or weekend shiftsPreferred Qualifications:
  • An active member of American Physical Therapy Association.
  • Previous experience in physical disabilities and rehabilitation in acute care setting.Organization:Memorial Medical Center, ModestoEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: DayShift Hours:10 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: RotatingSchedule: Full TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Full Time/ Day

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