PT Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient recovery through hands-on treatment and collaborative care with licensed PTs.

The PTA will implement individualized therapy programs, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and provide objective feedback to the care team. Strong communication and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pediatric experience for independent case coverage.
• Completion of a two-year PTA program accredited by CA.
• Current CA PTA license and CPR certification.
• Ability to work under stress and prioritize patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment programs prescribed by the supervising PT.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Provide objective feedback on patient progress to the care team.
• Collaborate with the supervising PT to achieve rehabilitation goals.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

CA PTA license

BLS CPR Certification

Communication skills

Education

Two-year PTA program

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our PT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward patient recovery.

Every day, you'll execute individual patient treatment programs developed by the physical therapist, guiding patients through exercises and activities. You'll provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance, collaborate with the supervising PT, and contribute directly to rehabilitation goals.

To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective physical rehab outcomes.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• PT Assistants providing independent case coverage in Pediatrics will have a minimum of 1 year pediatric experience
• Successful completion of a two-year college program for physical therapists assistants, which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association and/or possession of a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California
• Current CA PTA license
• Current Automobile Insurance required
• BLS CPR Certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Ability to perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize patient needs and other duties

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$43.53 - $48.06 /hour