Nature and Scope
The Physical Therapy Assistant implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary physical therapist to optimize the functional abilities and skills of patient's. You will works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient. Instructs/Communicates with patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist. You will provide timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory and reimbursement requirements and support and participate in department operations and development.
Location
- You may be requested to travel between the two offices situated in Quincy, CA, and Greenville, CA.
Compensation
Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale
- Base Rate: $38.85–$55.39 per hour (or $80,808.00–$115,212.89 annually)
- Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay
- Hiring Incentive: $5,000.00
Job Status / Shift Information
Full-Time
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an APTA accredited school physical therapy
- Current California Physical Therapy Assistant License.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification, approved by the AHA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates respectful conversation in tone and content.
- Assures patient privacy.
- Actively involves the parent/guardian in care/teaching.
Responsibilities
- Implements patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary physical therapist to optimize the functional abilities and skills of patient's.
- Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to implement programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
- Instructs/Communicates with patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the physical therapy treatment program under the supervision of the physical therapist.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory and reimbursement requirements
- Supports and participates in department operations and development
Benefits / Perks
Benefits for Eligible Employees
The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
- PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
- A 3% employer contribution
- An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
- $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
- Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
- Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
Perks Available to Employees
- Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
- Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
- An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
- Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
- Competitive compensation
- The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
- Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays
Why Plumas District Hospital
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
Contact Information
Recruiter Name/Email:
Nicholas Clawson
Department Phone:
530-283-7169
