PT Assistant

St Elizabeth Community Hospital; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital (Dignity Health) is seeking a PT Assistant to implement physical therapy programs and provide feedback toward recovery. You will execute programs created by the PT, guide patients through exercises, and report on patient progress.

Collaboration with the supervising PT is essential to meet rehab goals. Ideal candidates have pediatric experience, California PTA licensure, and BLS/CPR certification, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize patient

Qualifications

• Two-year PTA program accredited by CAPTE.
• California PTA license required to practice.
• BLS CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience providing independent case coverage in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Implement PT treatment programs and guide patient exercises.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborate with supervising PT to meet rehab goals.
• Contribute to rehabilitation outcomes through clinical support.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Independent case coverage

Clinical feedback & collaboration

BLS CPR Certification (AHA)

Decision-making under stress

Education

Two-year PTA program (accredited)

California PTA license

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