Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehabilitation Therapist – Inpatient & Outpatient | Santa Maria, CA

13-Week Contract | 8-Hour Days | Sunday–Thursday

This position supports both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, with a home health component also available.

Shift & Schedule

• 8-hour day shifts, Sunday–Thursday
• PT start times vary; OT starts at 8:00 or 9:00 AM; Speech starts at 7:30 AM (M–Th), later on Fridays
• Outpatient clinic hours span 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Weekend coverage: approximately 3 shifts per quarter (negotiable)

Clinical Scope

• Inpatient: Med/Surg, Telemetry, and ICU are primary coverage areas; occasional ER and Pediatrics
• PT: Orthopedic (total joints — knees, hips, shoulders), neuro, wound care, and lymphedema; general acute care experience required
• OT: Broad inpatient caseload; outpatient focus is approximately 50% hand therapy — hand therapy experience required for outpatient placement; neuro and pediatric experience preferred
• Speech: Stroke, TBI, and oral/head/neck oncology; outpatient caseload includes a significant pediatric volume — pediatric experience required for outpatient

Home Health Option (Marian & Arroyo Grande region)

• Flexible scheduling, primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; every 3rd weekend
• OASIS documentation experience required; home health experience preferred

Requirements

• BLS required for all disciplines
• CCC-SLP required for Speech Therapy
• Acute care experience required; dual inpatient/outpatient experience preferred
• Home health candidates must have minimum one year of relevant clinical experience

Dress Code

• Inpatient: Facility-provided polo shirts
• Outpatient/Home Health: Business casual or business attire; lab coat optional/required per setting

Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week