Physical Therapist Assistant

Ernest Health

$79K — $94K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Physical Therapist Assistant licensure required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital preferred.
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures needed.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans under a supervising physical therapist's guidance.
  • Perform specified components of physical therapy procedures.
  • Record patient responses to treatment and report outcomes to the physical therapist.
  • Integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into practice.
  • Educate patients and staff on treatment protocols.

Benefits

  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options available.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts offered.
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision coverage.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Life insurance options provided.
  • Short-and-long term disability coverage included.
  • Employee Assistance Program available for support.
  • Participate in wellness programs with incentives.
  • Accrue vacation time from day one of employment.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Bakersfield, California

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:
  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
  • Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:
  • Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.


Additional Qualifications/Skills:
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.


Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It's not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary

USD $38.12/Hr.
Maximum Salary

USD $45.56/Hr.

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