Hospital Physical Therapy Assistant – Hands-On Rehab

Providence Health & Services; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Physical Therapy Unit. This full-time, day-shift role provides direct patient care under a supervising physical therapist, with emphasis on team communication and documentation.

Qualifications include graduation from a CAPTE-approved program or equivalent, California PTA license, and BLS certification. One year of rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a 2-year college-level program approved by the APTA or CAPTE pathway per Medicare rules.
• California PTA license required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under a licensed PT.
• Train patients' families and caregivers as needed.
• Complete documentation and communicate with the care team.
• Perform departmental tasks as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team communication

Family/caregiver training

Education

CAPTE-approved program or APTA route

California Physical Therapy Assistant License

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Physical Therapy Unit. This full-time, day-shift role provides direct patient care under a supervising physical therapist, with emphasis on team communication and documentation.

Qualifications include graduation from a CAPTE-approved program or equivalent, California PTA license, and BLS certification. One year of rehab experience is preferred.