Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary: 

Assist Physical Therapist by effectively and safely performing, documenting, and providing feedback on portions of comprehensive physical therapy programs that enable patients to achieve maximum outcomes including functional abilities and quality of life following disease or injury and for injury prevention/wellness. Interacts with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care. Participates actively in departmental activities such as programs, projects, and performance improvement. Offers input on departmental and rehabilitation services planning, development, policies and procedures. May precept students.

Job Duties: 

Under the direction of the department manager and staff physical therapist, assists the physical therapist with direct patient care and related activities.

The physical therapist assistant will work in outpatient, inpatient and/or transitional care center as directed by the manager.

Scope of practice to be consistent with APTA and California Physical Therapy Act, as well as, departmental policy and procedure.

Reports directly to department manager for both administrative and patient care duties.

Coordinates patient care and support services with departmental staff and other health team members to optimize delivery of client services with available resources.

Performs procedures and modalities as directed by the supervising physical therapist.

Job Requirements

Required:

Associate Of Arts in Physical Therapist Assistant.Physical Therapy Assistant: CA (PTA:CA).Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).

Preferred:

Acute care, Rehab, SNF or OP experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:

Knowledge of PT assessment and treatment techniques. Knowledge of PT and healthcare trends Clinical problem solving and analyses.Interpersonal and communication.Plan, develop, implement rehab tests and problems.Documentation.Where You'll Work

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California 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. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.