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Pays $31.84-$43.67/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$75k (12 jobs)

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Adventist Health
Bakersfield, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health), Per Diem

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem Physical Therapist Assistant in home health. Provide therapy treatments under supervision. Bakersfield, CA.

Join Adventist Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) – Per Diem in Bakersfield, California. Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $31.84 - $43.67/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Adventist Health in Bakersfield, California.

Key Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy treatments and functional activity training to patients in a home health setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Documents patient interventions and provides education to patients and caregivers regarding their care plan.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree and two years of technical experience preferred. Must hold a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license, CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careManual techniquesExercise techniquesBed mobilityGait trainingBalance activitiesPatient documentationPatient educationCaregiver trainingBLS certificationCPR certification

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 12 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees
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