**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As our PT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward patient recovery. Every day, you'll execute individual patient treatment programs developed by the physical therapist, guiding patients through exercises and activities. You'll provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance, collaborate with the supervising PT, and contribute directly to rehabilitation goals. To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective physical rehab outcomes. + Administers physical therapy modalities and standard procedures as directed by the supervising physical therapist in compliance with an established treatment plan as developed by the physical therapist and the referring physician + Completes documentation in the patient's chart which includes the subjective and objective responses and any anticipated changes in the treatment plan. Reviews patient care plan daily and adjusts it appropriately + Reviews multidisciplinary care plan daily and adjusts it appropriately which includes requesting patients to be reevaluated per department guidelines + Makes appropriate suggestions to the referring physician and case manager for referral to other services/products + Instructs the patient and/or family for home program education and rationale for the various aspects of the treatment program and completes appropriate documentation + Provides direction and guidance to a Physical Therapy Aide which includes providing appropriate information to ensure continuity of care **Job Requirements** Required + Successful completion of a two-year college program for physical therapists assistants, which has been accredited bythe Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association and PT Assistants providing independent casecoverage in Pediatrics will have a minimum of 1 year pediatric experience, upon hire + Physical Therapy Assistant: CA, upon hire and + Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association) **Where You'll Work** 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 (https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding) to learn more. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) **Pay Range** $41.46 - $45.78 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.