Physical Therapy Assistant

Prime Healthcare; National City (CA); On-site; USD 33,751 - 47,251; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join its team at Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, California. The role involves providing medically prescribed therapeutic services under supervision, focusing on restoring function and preventing disability.

Candidates should possess an A.A. Degree and hold a current state license. The position is Per Diem with shifts on days, offering competitive pay between $24.50 to $34.30.

Qualifications

• Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, provides medically prescribed therapeutic services.
• Restores function and prevents disability in patients with various disorders.
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Education

A.A. Degree

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides medically prescribed therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders. Performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy, state and federal regulatory, licensing and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

• A.A. Degree
• Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license
• Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Healthcare experience preferred

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $24.50 to $34.30. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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