Inpatient Rehab PTA: Hands-On Patient Care & Impact

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Continuing education allowance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant for the Joint Venture Rehab Hospital in Sacramento. You will perform patient treatments under supervision, following an established plan and under a licensed physical therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient mobility, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the rehab team. Requires PTA licensure in California and BLS/CPR certification, plus 1 year of PTA clinical experience.

Qualifications

• California Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTASST) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR certification required.
• Must have one year of PTA clinical experience in inpatient rehab or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient treatment and care per a therapist’s plan.
• Educational activities related to patient care.
• Miscellaneous assignments as required.

Skills

Licensed PTA

BLS/CPR

Communication skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Team collaboration

Education

California PTA license (PTASST)

Job description

University of California- Davis Health is seeking an entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant for the Joint Venture Rehab Hospital in Sacramento. You will perform patient treatments under supervision, following an established plan and under a licensed physical therapist.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient mobility, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the rehab team. Requires PTA licensure in California and BLS/CPR certification, plus 1 year of PTA clinical experience.