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Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Ernest Health
Sacramento, CA Per Diem
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Overview

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital clinically ranked in the Top 10% of all rehabilitation hospitals nationwide. 

 

We offer high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events.

 

Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies – utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our hospital.

 

We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority.

 

Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

  • Weekday and Weekend hours available

 

 

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

 

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

 

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
  • Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

  • Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 


Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.


Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary

USD $45.00/Hr.
Maximum Salary

USD $45.00/Hr.

Salary : $45

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