Rehabilitation Aide, Physical Therapy (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley in Tehachapi, CA seeks a Per Diem Aide in the Physical Therapy department. You will assist licensed therapists with direct/indirect patient care, help transport patients, and ensure timely chart documentation in the acute care setting.

Required are High School/GED; Associate/Technical Degree preferred, and CPR/BLS certification. Day Shift, 8 Hours, per diem assignment. Competitive base pay in a supportive, faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience is preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification is required per AH policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care duties under supervision of licensed professionals.
• Assists with patient transport and transfers.
• Provides timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.

Job Summary

Performs patient and non-patient related tasks under the order, direction and immediate supervision of registered physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Performs direct and indirect patient care duties under the supervision of appropriately licensed professionals, as delegated by department professionals and management.
• Assists with patient transport and transfers.
• Provides daily and timely patient chart documentation of interventions and services provided in the acute care setting. Documents employee and out-patient treatments, as necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71269

Job Category : Aide

Posting Date : 2026-09-08T19:49:08+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Tehachapi, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Physical Therapy

Shift Length : 8 Hours