Physical Therapy Assistant

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Loan-forgiveness programs

Shift differentials

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

CareFlight/AirMedCare discounts

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of the physical therapist. You will collaborate with rehabilitation team members to tailor programs to each patient’s needs and capabilities.

Responsibilities include documenting care for insurance and regulatory compliance, and supporting department operations while traveling between Quincy and Greenville offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited PTA program.
• Current California Physical Therapy Assistant License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan under supervision of the PT.
• Works with rehabilitation team to tailor programs to patient needs and capabilities.
• Instructs and communicates with patients, families and caregivers.
• Provides timely written documentation for insurance, licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Supports department operations and development.

Skills

Communication

Privacy protection

Family involvement

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

California PTA license

Job description

Nature and Scope

The Physical Therapy Assistant implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary physical therapist to optimize the functional abilities and skills of patient's. You will works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Instructs/Communicates with patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist. You will provide timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory and reimbursement requirements and support and participate in department operations and development.

Location

You may be requested to travel between the two offices situated in Quincy, CA, and Greenville, CA.

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

Base Rate: $38.85-$55.39 per hour (or $80,808.00-$115,212.89 annually)

Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.

Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Hiring Incentive: $5,000.00

Job Status / Shift Information

Full-Time

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an APTA accredited school physical therapy

Current California Physical Therapy Assistant License.

Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates respectful conversation in tone and content.
• Assures patient privacy.
• Actively involves the parent/guardian in care/teaching.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary physical therapist to optimize the functional abilities and skills of patient's.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Instructs/Communicates with patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Supports and participates in department operations and development

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Ren