Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Per Diem
Wage scale: $28.00 - $50.00 per hour
Your experience matters
At Kindred Hospital Riverside, we are driven by a profound commitment to
prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here,
you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist
Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
* Work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure
setting
* Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, you will implement the
patient's Care Plan for rehabilitation. Help mentally and/or physically
impaired patients to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance
their performance
* Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team
members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient
records
* Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and
accrediting requirements
- Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
- Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
- Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business
Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional
standard and applicable state/federal laws
* Other duties as assigned
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In
addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision
coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and
paid time off.
* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and
discount programs).
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA program
culminating in an associate degree.
* Current state licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA or equivalent in
the states where services are rendered.
- CPR certification (when required)
- Candidates should have prior experience in a hospital or skilled nursing
facility (SNF) setting.
* Must be available to participate in required training sessions
About us
Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed LTACH facility located in Perris,
California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery
network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care,
rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your
first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint
Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants
and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
