Physical Therapy Assistant

This is a full time 32 hrs/week position at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Wed-Sat.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

* Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

* Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking, and non-union status

Join the rehabilitation team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego as an Inpatient Physical Therapist, and partner with our dynamic team at this Level 1 Trauma Center and certified Stoke center to treat a wide variety of cases to include wound care. The ideal candidate will put themselves in the patient's shoes, and partner with this passionate team to provide excellent care to our local population.

The Physical Therapist (inpatient) at Mercy provides Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, prognosis, treatment and education as prescribed by qualified medical practitioner in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act and Title 16 requirements.

Requirements:

* Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

* Demonstrated ability to accurately evaluate, assess, and treat physical therapy patients

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT in the State of California

* Current BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience:

* Fast paced experience working in an acute care setting

* Skills working in a level 1 Trauma Center