Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient Rehab Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Provo, UT seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for per diem coverage in our LTACH setting. You will work under a supervising physical therapist to implement tailored treatment plans and support patient recovery.

You will perform therapy procedures, document patient responses, and communicate progress to the care team, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care in a private-room environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physical therapist, implements treatment plans with patients.
• Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Records patient responses to treatment and reports outcomes to the physical therapist.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

Clinical operations knowledge

Infection control awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Provo, Utah

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

Central Utah Rehabilitation Hospital in Provo, Utah is a long‑term acute care hospital (LTACH) providing advanced medical and rehabilitative services for patients with complex, critical health needs.

As a free‑standing specialty hospital, we care for patients who require extended hospitalization to recover from serious illnesses or catastrophic injuries, including those needing ventilator/respiratory support, extensive wound care, or ongoing critical nursing care. Our hospital features all private rooms (including a high‑observation ICU step‑down unit) and a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation therapists.

We pride ourselves on a warm, patient‑focused approach – treating each patient like family and coordinating closely with referring hospitals and families.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for excellence in respiratory care, Utah Valley Specialty Hospital serves Utah and surrounding states as a trusted center for healing, providing the time and specialized care patients need to recover and transition to the next stage of recovery.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.