PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST - Per Diem, Varied

Job Description

Responsibilities

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The , the hospital features licensed acute care beds as well as , an , featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a -bed -hour . Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

Essential Job Duties:

Responsible administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• This describes the general expectations of the Physical Therapy Assistant and is not intended to be an inclusive list of all expectations of the staff member accepting this title.
• Responsible administering physical therapy modalities and interventions prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Develops self professionally, supports and participates in departmental operations and development.
• One (1) year experience as a physical therapy assistant in an acute care facility preferred.
• Completion of A.A. degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current California license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• BLS (AHA) current certification.