Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)-Full Time Days

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401k with company match

Student loan programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support acute care patients. You will administer modalities and interventions under physician orders, and help restore function after injury or illness.

Requires an A.A. degree, California PTA license, and BLS certification. Join a hospital system with a strong community focus and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistance required.
• Active California PTA license required at time of employment.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability.

Skills

Acute care experience

PT modalities

Education

A.A. degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

California PTA license

Tools

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Responsible administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• This describes the general expectations of the Physical Therapy Assistant and is not intended to be an inclusive list of all expectations of the staff member accepting this title.
• Responsible administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.
• 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.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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