PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST (PTA) - Full Time, Day

Southwesthealthcare; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Southwesthealthcare in Palmdale, California is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant responsible for administering modalities and interventions prescribed by licensed physicians. The ideal candidate will have experience in an acute care setting and possess the necessary qualifications including an A.A. degree, California license, and current BLS certification.

The position offers a challenging work environment with excellent benefits, including a sign-on bonus, competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for career development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.
• Develops self professionally and participates in departmental operations.

Skills

Administering physical therapy modalities

Restoring function

Preventing disability

Professional development

Education

A.A. degree from an accredited school

Current California license as a Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Position Description

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• 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

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