This is a part time (20 hrs/week) inpatient position at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest working TH-SAT one week and FR-SAT the other.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive 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 no union

* Mental Health Benefits and Resources

* Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays

* Growth and Promotional Opportunities

As a Physical Therapy Assistant in the Rehabilitation department supporting Scripps Mercy Hospital you will bring your excellent communication skills to creatively solve problems every day. The ideal candidate is confident in the acute care environment and ready to jump in to support our teams in their mission to provide world-class patient care.

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in providing therapy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist who shall be responsible for the extent, kind, and quality of the services of the therapist assistant through a continuum of care. This work is performed according to the assistant's licensure/certification, Code of Ethics, Federal/State regulations, JCAHO/UMQC and Care Center policies and procedures. As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will demonstrate the ability to perform competencies as outlined in Rehabilitation Services Competency Assessment tools and provide age specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Certification/Registration:

* Current California State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

* BLS for Health Care Provider

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

* Minimum of one year of acute care experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant