Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Trinity Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fresno, CA is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support the supervising physical therapist with selected procedures and tasks.

Required qualifications include California PTA licensure, CPR, and a minimum of one year of PTA experience; acute care experience is a plus. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and part-time scheduling with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful graduation from an accredited PTA program is required.
• Current CA PTA license required, with six-month licensure deadline if applicable.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card required.
• Minimum of one year PTA experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to utilize physical therapy equipment safely.
• Ability to relate professionally to patients, physicians and other health care providers with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for assisting with physical therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by the supervising physical therapist.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Equipment safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from PTA program (accredited)

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected by the supervising physical therapist.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. Successful graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistant program (unless the Physical Therapy Examining Committee has provided a qualifying opinion on equivalent training and/or experience) is required.

3. Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant with the State of California is required. Exception may be made for Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within six months of hire into position.

4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

5. Minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred.

6. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

7. Ability to utilize physical therapy equipment safely is required.

8. Ability to relate in a professional manner to patients, physicians, the public and other health care providers while demonstrating excellent customer service is required.

Pay Range: $32.03-$44.83

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran