Physical Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist after physician referral. The role supports a diverse patient population across acute care and outpatient settings within the PIH Health network in Whittier, CA.

Requires CA PTA license eligibility and CPR certification; basic computer skills preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in California or eligible to take the licensure examination.
• Must maintain a current California PTA license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Utilize correct body mechanics and adapt care to patient needs.
• Serve diverse patient populations across age groups.

Skills

Patient care

Body mechanics

Geriatric care

Education

CA PTA license (or eligible)

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant I is to provide direct patient care under the direction of a qualified Physical Therapist upon physician referral.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform patient care utilizing correct body mechanics.
• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient/significant others when administering care.
• Competent to treat a variety of diagnoses for patients who may be infants, children, adults or older adults.

Required Experience

• Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in California, or eligible to take the examination for licensure in the State of California, with PTA license applicant document on file.
• Must maintain a current California physical therapist assistant license.
• CPR certification.

Preferred:

• Basic Windows and mouse skills preferred.

Minimum Salary

$39.00