Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Compensation range: $34.02 - $45.93. Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience.

Shift: Days.

Shift length: 8-Hours.

Days off: Friday & Saturday. Hours per pay period: 80.

Sign-on bonus: $6,000.Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing treatment following the plan established by the Physical Therapist (PT) to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The PTA will assist the PT with assessment and treatment of all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living. The PTA provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Desired: One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed Applicant status from the State of California. Current CPR recognition.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.