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All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world.

Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy treatment services for assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This position is per diem, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $37.80/hour - $53.37/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. 

• Implements a physical therapy treatment plan developed by supervision Physical Therapist, to address the short and long term goals of each patient in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental policies and standards of care. 
• Adapts intervention environments, tools, materials, methods and activities according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Communicates status changes of patient to supervising PT for re-evaluation and modification of treatment plans and goals.
• Participates in discharge planning, under the supervision of the licensed PT, to assure completion of patient and family education/training and equipment needs.
• Documents treatment and progress in the medical record accurately and within established time lines.
• Communicates regularly with supervising licensed PT regarding the development and implementation of treatment plan via  regularly scheduled and documented case conference regarding the patient.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required

Associates degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school

Physical Therapy Assistant license

current BLS

Preferred

2 years pediatric orthopedic, burn, or rehabilitation experience 

1-2 years of general experience as a PTA.