Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful Acute Care Rehab

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver prescribed therapies in an acute care setting, supporting the physical therapy team, and helping patients regain function after injury or illness.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, patient education, and discharge planning, with emphasis on collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure safe, effective care and continuity of rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as a physical therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current California license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparatory Data Gathering — Obtains physician order and reviews patient records.
• Treatment — Implements the patient care program and assists with exercise and modalities.
• Discharge — Communicates progress and coordinates with health care team for discharge planning.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

A.A. degree approved by APTA

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver prescribed therapies in an acute care setting, supporting the physical therapy team, and helping patients regain function after injury or illness.

The role emphasizes hands-on treatment, patient education, and discharge planning, with emphasis on collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure safe, effective care and continuity of rehabilitation services.