Sutter Health

Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health

Sutter Health$90K — $112K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
  • PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant certification required.
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures.
  • Help develop treatment plans under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Document treatment progress and modify specific treatments as necessary.
  • Adhere to regulations and policies to ensure patient safety and privacy.
  • Serve as a clinical instructor for assigned students when needed.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
  • Comprehensive benefits package offered.
  • Regular full-time status with 40 weekly hours.
  • Rotating weekends required as part of the schedule.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

**$5,000 sign-on bonus available to external candidates - in accordance with Sutter Health policy + excellent benefits!**

Primary coverage area Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford, Los Altos.

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:
  • Other: 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: DL-Valid Drivers 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, Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Rotating Weekends

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $43.41 to $54.26 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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