Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Incumbent carries out the treatment plan as established by the evaluating Physical Therapist to ensure proper patient care. The incumbent reports to the Manager Home Care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

PT Assistants providing independent case coverage in Pediatrics will have a minimum of 1 year pediatric experienceCurrent CA PTA license and current Automobile Insurance RequiredBLS CPR Certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)Successful completion of a two-year college program for physical therapists assistants, which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association and/or possession of a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of CaliforniaAbility to perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize patient needs and other dutiesOverview

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here to learn more. 

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