Description
Compensation range:
$31.59 - $42.65
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days
Shift length: 8 or 10 Hours
Days off: Fixed
If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80
Sign-on bonus: $3,000.00
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing treatment following the plan established by the Physical Therapist (PT) to a patient population consisting of varying diagnosis. The PTA will assist the PT with assessment and treatment of all areas of deficits impacting posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain and functional abilities in daily living. The PTA provides instruction and education to the patient/caregiver to promote the safe execution of the facilitatory techniques taught.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Desired:
- One year experience in acute care, extended care, rehabilitation, mental health or outpatient setting
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or Physical Therapist Assistant Licensed Applicant status from the State of California
- Current CPR recognition
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family. Clinical skills and knowledge to successfully achieve desired outcomes in assigned patients. Ability to provide treatment to address the practical and realistic needs and goals of the patient. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees, including medical, vision, RX and dental group insurance, retirement with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of our benefits.