Inpatient/Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

Where You’ll Work

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Patient Care: Assists in the administration of treatment using accepted Physical Therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Teaches patient and/or caregiver in functional activities and treatment techniques of speech therapy as appropriate to meet their needs.
• Documentation: Documents therapy on the visit record. Uses clear, concise and objective data. Records treatments accurately according to the treatment plan.
• Communication Skills: Communicates patient progress toward goals and rehabilitative potential to other members of the healthcare team. Collaborates with other team members to insure appropriate utilization of services.
• Standards of Conduct: Maintains the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Physical Therapy Association (as a registered Physical Therapist Assistant); adheres to the professional code of ethics in the performance of duties.
• Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrates specialized clinical knowledge and skills in an identified area of expertise.
• Compliance with Policy and Procedures: Complies with safety, infection control, CHW Integrity Program, and other organizational policies. (90 day evals - department specific orientation checklists completed; annual evals - annual competency checklists completed) Complies with the organization's dress code. Arrives at work on time, as defined by the Timeliness and Attendance Policy. Attends work consistently, as defined by the Timeliness and Attendance Policy.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) Year Acute Care or SNF experience
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days