Per Diem Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) role at Habitat Health supports the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. This per-diem position offers flexible scheduling to support participant needs across clinic, home, and day-center settings in Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility tasks under the supervision of the PT.
• Observe, document, and report participant progress, functional changes, and safety concerns to the supervising PT.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and other PACE team members to ensure integrated, person-centered care.
• Provide therapy services in participant homes, the PACE day center, and clinic environments as needed.
• Train participants and caregivers on safe use of assistive devices and mobility equipment; maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Complete accurate, timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation in compliance with PACE, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Accredited PTA Program graduate with an active California PTA license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience working with geriatric populations or in long-term care, home health, or PACE preferred.
• Ability to work independently, travel locally, and adapt to changing participant needs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00 per hour. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

Schedule & Work Environment

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling while supporting participant needs across clinic, home, and day-center settings in Sacramento. Services are delivered across Habitat Health PACE Centers (Sacramento, South LA, San Leandro, West Covina) and participant homes. The collaborative, mission-driven environment focuses on supporting older adults to remain safely in their homes.

Vaccination Policy

To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction. Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment. Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

E-Verify Participation Notice

Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.

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