Acute Care PTA — Sign-On Bonus and Competitive Benefits

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment under the Physical Therapist's plan for a diverse patient population in acute care and rehab settings.

The PTA supports assessment and treatment of deficits affecting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, joint mobility and daily living activities, and educates patients and caregivers to promote safe execution of therapies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting.
• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment following the plan established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the PT with assessment and treatment of deficits across posture, locomotion, strength, balance and daily living activities.
• Educate patient/caregiver to promote safe execution of therapies.

Skills

Technical competence

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient-family sensitivity

Education

PTA license or applicant status

CPR certification

Job description

Enloe Health in Northern California is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment under the Physical Therapist's plan for a diverse patient population in acute care and rehab settings.

The PTA supports assessment and treatment of deficits affecting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, joint mobility and daily living activities, and educates patients and caregivers to promote safe execution of therapies.