Physical Therapy Assistant - Inpatient Therapy

Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy - IP

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $34.43/hr. - $49.96/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in providing selected physical therapy services, including but not limited to: treatment implementation and education to adults through geriatric patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides input to improve department operations, equipment and supply needs.
• Demonstrates a positive influence and recognizes efforts of others.
• Participates in patient care based on the physical therapy plan of care established by Registered Physical Therapist.
• Communicates patient's status daily with the RPT and discusses necessary modifications to the plan of care, if necessary.
• Provides physical therapy interventions in a competent manner.
• Educates others using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Produces documentation to support delivery of physical therapy services.
• Be at work and be on time.
• Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.