Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) -IRF PRN
Company: UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: April 26, 2025
Job Description:
Description: UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing
post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly
between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000
square foot 52-bed hospital will be the first free-standing
physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility will
have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for
patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal
cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions,
multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The
large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with
the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality
balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton. If
you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated
to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission
to serve our community, we invite you to apply! Our Benefits:
New competitive pay Various shifts
available Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities Superior
quality patient outcomes Supportive leadership and culture
State-of-the-art equipment What you will do in this role:
Under guidance of supervising PT:
Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program
using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and
modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs;
identifies equipment and discharge needs. Is aware of patient
injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing
indications and contradictions. Assists the patient in the
preparation for treatment/modality as necessary. Provides treatment
to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting
documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding
treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT. Applies the
physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates
as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. Progresses
patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Qualifications:
Current state licensure as a Physical
Therapy Assistant. Previous experience in the care of patients
preferred. Current BLS/CPR. Salary range: $49.04. We would expect
those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate,
however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this
hourly rate. UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care
to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized,
intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those
recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions,
trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our
hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of
life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and
rehabilitation programs.
Keywords: UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital, Yuba City , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) -IRF PRN, Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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