Patient Care Tech-Therapy - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer matching

Wellness & Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly...

Job summary

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is seeking a Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers, under supervision of a licensed therapist.

The role supports patients and therapy staff, with responsibilities aligned to our mission and principles. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and at least one year of hospital experience; per diem schedule with competitive compensation in USD.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

1 year hospital experience

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Per Diem - Bakersfield, California

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley.

We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.

Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies - physical, occupational, speech, and more, utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing.

At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital, patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation’s top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community.

We are seeking a Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 401K with employer matching
• Wellness & Work Life Balance:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is

Minimum Salary

USD $23.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $25.90/Yr.