Physical Therapy Aide Job at Dignity Health, Santa Maria, CA

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  • Dignity Health
  • Santa Maria, CA

Job Description

**Responsibilities** In keeping with the MPORC philosophy, prepares and maintains treatment areas in a clean and organized state ofreadiness for patient treatment. Under the direct supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational therapist Assistant, assists with patient treatment related activities consistent with his/her abilities and experience for patients of all ages. Performs such typical distinguishing duties as: Greets and escorts patients into the department and to the proper treatment area, assisting them as necessary; ensures that all treatment areas are clean, safe, well stocked and ready for patient treatment; does ongoing inventory of supplies and assures that they are always available by ordering as necessary; under the direct supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational therapist Assistant assists with patient treatment related activities consistent with his/her abilities and experience. Performs other related duties such as: Participates in all agency functions and activities as required, including inservice education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective agency function as necessary. Performs delegated phases of physical or occupational therapy treatment and documentation; performs other tasks as assigned related to quality of care and effective department function. Ensures a clean and safe work environment by being alert for unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment and using appropriate procedures for their correction; Assists the Therapy Supervisor with Q.I. as required. Performs other related duties such as: Participates in all departmental functions and activities as required, including inservice education, clerical and other tasks relevant to effective department function as necessary. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Current CPRBLS-AHA Certification **Preferred Requirements:** + Previous experience in a medically oriented area **Special Skills:** + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, accurately, and possess good interpersonal skills. + Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles, techniques and procedures as appropriate for an aide. + Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. + Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, collaborating with other patient care team members, physicians, patient, and their families. + Ability to assist in the teaching of techniques and procedures of Physical and/or Occupational therapy to patients and their family. + Able to follow and perform under direct supervision. **Overview** 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 ( **Pay Range** $23.00 - $25.97 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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