Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest Health, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital as a Fulltime Physical Therapist Assistant. You'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth. This role includes implementing treatment plans and ensuring patient responses are accurately reported, and requires a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and CPR certification.

Benefits

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Wellness Program with participation incentives

Earned Time Off

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
• Record patient's responses to treatment and report to the physical therapist.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of clinical operations

Education

Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy

Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

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

AtSacramento Rehabilitation Hospital, we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a greatFulltime Physical Therapist Assistantopportunity!!!

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospitalin Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital clinically ranked in the Top 10% of all rehabilitation hospitals nationwide.

We offer high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events.

Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies – utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our hospital.

We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority.

Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

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

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation

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.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Current CPR

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.

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 $33.63/Hr.
Maximum Salary

USD $45.26/Hr.