PT Aide - CommonSpirit Health : Job Details

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 hospitals 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 areas largest non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.Visit to learn more.

Position Summary:

The incumbent administers various uncomplicated modalities and procedures to assigned patients under supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The incumbent transports patient to and from the Physical Therapy Department and assists the professional staff in preparation for treatment of patients. In addition the incumbent performs assigned household and office duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year multidisciplinary rehabilitation aide experience
• Familiarity with post operative knee and hip protocols
• BLS CPR certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• High school education or equivalent
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Trained in patient transfer techniques
• Some familiarity with the acute care environment
• Experience with billing and auditing procedures
• Experience with electronic health records
• Some familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets/Products