Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Description A career at Palomar Rehabilitation Institute, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the San Diego area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Escondido, and the surrounding area, need them. If you are enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Benefits Tuition assistance/reimbursement Low therapy-to-patient ratios Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage Professional development and advancement opportunities Superior quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees 6 paid holidays for full time employees What you will do in this role Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT Other duties as assigned Qualifications Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant Previous experience in the care of patients preferred Current BLS/CPR Compensation is from $37.00 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate . Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. #J-18808-Ljbffr