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Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant

Methodist Hospital Sacramento Sacramento, California
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The posted compensation range of $47.15 - $47.15 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-387104 Employment Type PRN Department Rehab Services PT / OT / Speech Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Varies Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

Built-in 1973 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs including the Elk Grove Wilton and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1120 employees 283 medical staff and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification treatment and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims the Human Trafficking Medical Home.


Responsibilities
The incumbent provides directand indirect physical therapy or occupational therapy services under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist or registered occupational therapist. Services include implementation of patient treatment programs planned by a Licensed Physical Therapist or registered occupational therapist.The incumbent implements patient treatment programs planned by an Physical Therapist or occupational therapist provides objective feedback on patients performance assists in the development and enhancement of therapeutic environment and participation in program development and quality improvement activities as appropriate. The incumbent demonstrates competency in the treatment of general rehabilitation population including pediatrics adult and geriatric patients depending upon the site/level of care.
Knowledge of current physical therapy or Occupational therapy techniques standards principles andprocedures. Human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on musculoskeletal circulatory and nervous systems medical terminology Proper body mechanics infection control procedures. Ability to understand and apply physical therapy or occupational therapy theories as a framework for treatment. Develop and implement appropriate patient treatment plan. Complete and maintain records of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy observations treatments and actions. Plan and organize work effectively and efficiently. Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians nursing staff and otherhospital personnel. Maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
Fully meet the obligations ofthe Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health. Flexibility to workwithin a changing health care environment. Pursue progressive level of expertise by independent study conferencing education courses in service participation etc.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Programs

Qualifications
Required:
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program or Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Or successfully passing the equivalency examination and California licensure/eligibility as a physical therapy assistant or eligibility for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc. and a California License or eligibility to practice Occupational Therapy.
Preferred:
  • Experience as a physical therapy assistant or occupational therapy assistant.

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.

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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 employees 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 https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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