PT Assistant

About the Role

As our Physical Therapist 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual patient treatment programs developed by the physical therapist.
• Guide patients through exercises and activities.
• Provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance.
• Collaborate with the supervising physical therapist.
• Contribute directly to rehabilitation goals.
• Perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations, prioritizing patient needs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two-year college program for physical therapist assistants, accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association.
• Valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California.
• Current CA PTA license.
• Current Automobile Insurance.
• BLS CPR Certification (must be through the American Heart Association).
• For independent case coverage in Pediatrics: minimum of 1 year pediatric experience.

About the Workplace

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. 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.

Pay

$43.53 - $48.06 per hour.