Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest-Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, part of Ernest Health, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our inpatient rehab team. You will support physical therapy interventions under supervision and help patients recover from complex conditions in a state-of-the-art facility.

The role includes providing compassionate patient care with a focus on high-quality outcomes, contributing to an engaging work environment, and benefiting from comprehensive hospital

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in care per established standards and age-specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Under a supervising PT, assist in implementing treatment plans and PT procedures.
• Record patient responses and communicate outcomes to the PT.
• Uphold the hospital’s mission and guiding principles in daily practice.

Skills

Licensure as a PTA

BLS/CPR certified

Direct patient care (hospital)

Clinical operations knowledge

Confidentiality & radiation safety

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - 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 Physical Therapist Assistant 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:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• 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

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. 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 $38.12/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $45.56/Hr.