Cathy Gross
About Cathy Gross
Cathy Gross is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in various healthcare settings across multiple states.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Cathy Gross currently works as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this role, she supports the physical therapy team by assisting in the rehabilitation of patients, employing various techniques and exercises to improve patient mobility and overall function. Her contributions are integral to the daily operations of the healthcare team, ensuring patients receive high-quality therapeutic care.
Previous Positions at Scripps Health
Before her current tenure at Scripps Health in San Diego, Cathy Gross worked at the Encinitas, CA location for four years from 2015 to 2019. During this period, she gained substantial experience in assisting with patient therapy sessions, contributing to the recovery and well-being of numerous patients.
Experience as a Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Cathy Gross has extensive experience as a Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant. She held positions with several health care staffing organizations including National Staffing Solutions Inc., CoreMedical Group, and Prime HealthCare Staffing. This aspect of her career allowed her to work across various locations such as Eureka, CA, Page, AZ, and Brownsville, TX, enhancing her skills and adaptability in different clinical settings.
Educational Background
Cathy Gross holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Salt Lake Community College, completed between 2008 and 2009. Her educational foundation provides a strong basis for her practical expertise in physical therapy.
Early Career and Industry Transition
Before transitioning into the healthcare field, Cathy Gross worked at Marriott International for five years as a Lead Desk Agent/Reservations Supervisor. This role involved customer service and management responsibilities, providing her with valuable interpersonal and organizational skills that she later applied in her physical therapy career. She began her career in physical therapy at Elks Rehab System as a Staffed Physical Therapist Assistant in 2010.