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Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant – Post-Acute Care
Position Overview
Join a skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA, treating post-acute patients in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You'll work primarily in skilled nursing with the opportunity to float to an adjacent inpatient acute care hospital on the same campus.
Shift & Schedule
- 8-hour days, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Two weekend shifts per month
- First-to-float role
- 40 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week contract
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
You'll treat 8–9 patients daily with diagnoses including:
- Total joint replacements (TKA, THA)
- Stroke and CVA
- COPD and ia
- Deconditioning and balance disorders
- General medical conditions in geriatric populations
Work focuses on functional mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercise. You'll perform floor-specific orientation and work independently while collaborating closely with the rehab team.
Requirements
- Current California PT license
- AHA BLS certification
- Ability to perform transfers and work independently
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Minimum 6 months experience in acute care or skilled nursing (new grads considered with appropriate background)
- Two supervisor references from your modality (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
Additional Notes
- Burgundy scrubs
- Floor-specific orientation provided
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment