Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical

Providence; Mission Hills (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant on a per-diem basis to work 8-hour day shifts. The role involves implementing treatment programs and delivering patient care to diverse age groups as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates will have California PTA license, BLS, and card requirements; preferred 1 year experience. Providence emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered physical therapy care.

Responsibilities

• Implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to PT principles.
• Deliver care to age-specific patient populations (infants to geriatrics) and participate in continuing education.
• Function as an interdisciplinary team member and assist coworkers, patients, and visitors as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

California Physical Therapy Assistant License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

California Fire and Life Safety Card

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA. This position is Perdiem and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is four-time designated for Magnet® status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence, making it one of just four hospitals in California to achieve this status.

Since 2007, Holy Cross has been recognized as a Magnet® hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 10 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the proud recipient of multiple Healthgrades awards, including America’s 50 Best Hospitals and Patients Safety Excellence for three consecutive years.

The position implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population (e.g., infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics), and participates in related continuing education. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member. Provides assistance to co-workers, patients, and visitors as needed.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Sufficient for license/registration.
• upon hire: California Physical Therapy Assistant License
• upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year working as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Work experience in Physical Disabilities Setting.
• Experience in working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.