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Physical Therapist Assistant
Sacramento, CA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Overview
Join a skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA as a Physical Therapist Assistant. You'll primarily work in post-acute care, with opportunities to float to an adjacent inpatient acute care hospital. This is a 91-week contract with guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Shift & Schedule
- 8-hour days, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Two weekend shifts per month
- First-to-float role
Patient Population & Clinical Scope
Treat 8–9 patients daily in a post-acute setting. Common diagnoses include total joint replacements (TKA, THA), stroke (CVA), COPD, deconditioning, ia, and balance disorders. You'll work primarily with geriatric patients managing chronic conditions, orthopedic, and neurological cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient transfers and mobility interventions independently
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
- Provide skilled rehabilitation services across designated units (A, B, C, D stations)
- Document care in the facility's charting system
Required Qualifications
- Valid California Physical Therapist license or PTA certification
- BLS (AHA) certification
- Ability to work independently with strong communication skills
- New graduates considered with minimum 6 months experience in acute care or skilled nursing
What to Know
- Floor-specific orientation provided
- Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
- Driver's license copy needed at submittal
- Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- No prior employment with CommonSpirit facilities within the past year