Physical Therapist Assistant
Pediatric Acute & Rehab — Physical Therapist Assistant
Position Overview
Join an inpatient pediatric acute and rehabilitation team in a dynamic clinical environment. You'll work with infants, children, and adolescents across a range of diagnoses, providing direct patient care and family education in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
Schedule & Duration
- Shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (5×8 hours)
- Contract: 21 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- No call required
Requirements
- License: California PTA license (pending license accepted with ETA; out-of-state licensees may use the 60-day reciprocity rule while obtaining CA license)
- Certification: BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 6 months post-graduate inpatient pediatric experience in acute or rehabilitation settings. Strong pediatric clinical background is essential; children's hospital experience is not required.
- First-time travelers welcome
Clinical Scope
You'll deliver care across a wide spectrum of pediatric conditions, including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-stroke rehabilitation. Daily responsibilities include strength testing, gait training, adaptive equipment instruction, vital sign monitoring, pain assessment, and patient/family education. You may be required to float within the facility as needed.
Facility Details
- Free traveler parking
- Interdisciplinary support including social services and rapid response teams
- Charting system in use
- Maximum 6 days time off request allowed
- Two pre-approved time-off days included
- Required to work 2 of 3 holidays
What You'll Need to Know
Orientation is 8 hours. Pre-start modules (up to 10 hours, non-billable) must be completed before your first day. Compliance deadline is the Wednesday prior to start.