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 Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (CPTA), you will help patients perform all phases of physical therapy treatment and documentation, under the guidance and direction of a Physical Therapist, so they can regain mobility, manage pain, and achieve their rehabilitation goals in alignment with our healthcare philosophy.

Every day you will assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment, teach patients and families functional activities, and document accurate patient records and progress notes.

To be successful in this role, you must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program, have at least one year of acute care or SNF experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills with both supervising PTs and patients/families.

• Assist in the administration of physician-ordered physical therapy treatment for mobility, strength, pain control, and range of motion, adhering to infection control policies.
• Teach patients and/or caregivers in functional activities and treatment techniques of physical therapy as appropriate to meet needs.
• Administer manual exercises, instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, and competently administer physical therapy treatments such as applying heat/cold/moist packs, massages, and using therapeutic equipment under PT direction.
• Communicate patient progress toward goals and rehabilitative potential to the supervising licensed Physical Therapist and other healthcare team members, notifying them of any unanticipated changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records and progress notes, collaborating with the licensed Physical Therapist to ensure the physician-ordered treatment plan is followed and carried out.
• Maintain the standards of conduct as promulgated by the American Physical Therapy Association for a registered Physical Therapist Assistant; adhere to the professional code of ethics.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
• One (1) Year Of Acute Care Or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience within the last five (5) years
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) within thirty (30) days of hire
• Driver's License: California
• Auto Insurance