Physical Therapist Assistant, Inpatient Rehab - Community Health System
Fresno, CA
About the Job
Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient Rehab, Per diem
Overview
Opportunities for you!
- Join a team recognized as being a Top 10 Rehab hospital in the state of CA
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas).
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
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Responsibilities
We are looking for PT Assistants to join our Leon S. Peters Rehabilitation Center! This 30-bed inpatient rehab center is located on our downtown Fresno campus. Offering the flexibility of a per-diem schedule, you will learn underneath our Physical Therapists, assisting in the care of patients, performing procedures and treatments that restore function, relieve pain and prevent permanent disability. With a background in customer service and a personal demeanor, you will work with clinicians to support patients. You will be key in the implementation of our patient’s care plans, organizing patient care and discharge planning efficiently.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- Successful completion of one of the following is required:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant degree program
- Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- PTA - State of California Physical Therapist Assistant License required
- Exception may be made for Physical Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.