Acute (Adults) PTA I - Per Diem- Memorial

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy care to patients with impaired functional mobility due to neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and/or cardiopulmonary involvement or injury. The role implements treatment plans, monitors and reports patient responses, supports patient and family education, and uses modalities, equipment, and therapeutic procedures safely. The position also contributes to departmental operations, documentation, quality improvement, and professional activities. This per-diem position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW. Employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement. The posting is limited to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit and is scheduled to be posted internally from 10/19/26 to 10/26/26. The stated hourly pay range is $36.400–$57.540, with a midpoint of $46.970.

Requirements

California Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license from the California Physical Therapy Board.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
Knowledge of physical therapy treatment methods.
Ability to direct the work of aides and/or student interns.
Ability to maintain neat, accurate, and concise records.
Effective professional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from a PTA program.
Three years of experience in all aspects of the discipline.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy care under the direction of a physical therapist to patients with impaired functional mobility.
Implement treatment plans and report subjective and objective patient responses.
Report pain that interferes with patient function or rehabilitation participation and implement interventions.
Deliver care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Participate in patient and family teaching based on identified learning needs and report the effectiveness of learning.
Use modalities, equipment, and therapeutic procedures safely and appropriately.
Adapt modified treatment plans as directed by the therapist and within the patient's capabilities.
Recognize when additional assessment by the primary therapist is needed.
Assist with identifying community resources and making referrals for patients' specific needs.
Complete timely, accurate, legible, concise documentation in accordance with organizational, professional, payer, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain records relevant to departmental operations and complete applicable documentation elements, including plans of care, education records, and billing.
Participate in departmental activities such as continuous quality improvement, staff meetings, and chart reviews.
Represent the department on committees and system-wide activities when requested.
Communicate patient-care and departmental issues, offer suggestions for operational improvements, and complete additional assignments in a timely manner.
Maintain departmental cleanliness and safety, use time effectively, and demonstrate cost-conscious use of materials.
Assist with ordering equipment and supplies as requested and submit requisitions to the therapist.
Provide supervision and clinical direction to other assistants when needed.
Take responsibility for a major departmental project and contribute discipline-specific resources, ideas, training, or in-service education.
Participate in the student program and remain actively involved in professional development.