Physical Therapist Assistant
Inpatient Pediatric Acute & Rehab – Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Overview
The facility seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant for its inpatient pediatric acute and rehabilitation unit. You'll work with infants, children, and adolescents across a range of diagnoses and acuity levels, providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.
Schedule & Duration
- Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5×8 hours)
- Contract: 21 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Hours: Guaranteed after call-off policy is met
Requirements
- License: California PTA license required, or current licensure in another state with ability to practice under the 60-day rule while obtaining CA license
- Experience: Minimum 6 months inpatient pediatric post-graduate work experience in acute or rehabilitation settings
- Certification: BLS
- Availability: No local candidates (must live outside 50-mile radius)
- RTO: Maximum 6 days upfront
Clinical Scope
You'll manage patients with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, developmental delays, and post-stroke rehabilitation. Skill areas include gait training, therapeutic exercises (AROM/AAROM/PROM), adaptive equipment and assistive devices, strength testing, safety assessment, and patient/family education.
Unit Details
- Interdisciplinary team with social services, interpretation services, and rapid response support
- Pediatric-focused environment; children's hospital experience not required, but strong pediatrics background is essential
- Any scrub color; free traveler parking
- May float within the hospital as needed
Holidays: Must work 2 of 3 holidays during contract.