Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Description
This is a full time, varied day position at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest.
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* Repeatedly ranked among Fortune's Top 100 Places to Work.
* Listed in Becker's Hospital Review's Top 150 Best Places to Work.
* Named one of Newsweek's 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
* Nearly 25% of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
* Benefits include more than just medical, dental, and savings plans-like free parking and non-union status.
At Mercy you will have a wide variety of patients. This diverse team is dedicated to professional growth and improvement and is looking for someone who will put provide the best patient care possible.
As a PTA you will bring your excellent communication skills to creatively solve problems every day. The ideal candidate is confident in the acute care environment and ready to jump in to support our teams.
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of therapy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services provided by the therapist assistant through a continuum of care. This work is performed according to the assistant's licensure/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will demonstrate the ability to perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and provide age specific care as established for area and job title.
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Required Certification/Registration:
* Current California State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
* BLS for Health Care Provider
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
* Minimum of one year of acute care experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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