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Physical Therapy Assistant

Sutter Health • Lakeport, CA 95453 • Posted 8 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $35.15-$43.93/hr • Entry Level

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The Physical Therapy Assistant at Sutter Lakeside Hospital assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures. They may also assist in the development of treatment plans, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments within the scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. This role adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures.
  • May assist in the development of treatment plans.
  • Documents the progress of treatment.
  • Modifies specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist.
  • Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
  • May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
  • PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant certification.
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Department - SCAH: Auto Insurance certification.
  • Department - SCAH: California Driver's License certification.
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Decisive judgement and ability to work within scope of practice.
  • Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work in demanding work environment and organize multiple priorities.
  • Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
  • Effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills.
  • Interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service, and community relations abilities.
  • Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
  • Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a non-profit healthcare network based in Northern California, offering a wide range of services including hospital care, outpatient care, home health, and urgent care. With a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, Sutter Health has over 50,000 employees and more than 13,000 physicians across its network. The organization has expanded its reach through partnerships with international healthcare providers and subsidiaries like Sutter Care at Home, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, and Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Full Job Description

**Organization:**

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

**Position Overview:**

Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures. May, in accordance with State laws and regulations, assist in the development of treatment plans, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.

**Job Description** :

**EDUCATION:**

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**

PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

**DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE** :

Department - SCAH: Auto Insurance

Department - SCAH: California Driver's License

**TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**

1 year of recent relevant experience.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:**

Critical thinking and problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work within scope of practice.

Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.

Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

**Job Shift:**

Days

**Schedule:**

Full Time

**Shift Hours:**

8

**Days of the Week:**

Monday - Friday

**Weekend Requirements:**

Once a Month

**Benefits:**

Yes

**Unions:**

No

**Position Status:**

Non-Exempt

**Weekly Hours:**

40

**Employee Status:**

Regular

**Number of Openings:**

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $35.15 to $43.93 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.