Physical Therapist Assistant (Per Diem, Day)

Adventist Health

8 days ago

Bakersfield, California$74K - $102KPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Adventist Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Day Shift in United States.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required

Two years' physical therapy or technical experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice: Required

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74K - $102K

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Adventist Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careManual techniquesExercise techniquesGait trainingBalance activitiesPatient documentationPatient educationAcute careBLS certificationCPRClinical documentation

Key Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed therapists, including manual techniques and exercise guidance. Documents patient interventions and provides education to patients and caregivers in an acute care setting.

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Adventist Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Adventist Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $75k to $102k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bakersfield, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Manual techniques, Exercise techniques, Gait training, Balance activities, Patient documentation, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provides physical therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed therapists, including manual techniques and exercise guidance. Documents patient interventions and provides education to patients and caregivers in an acute care setting.

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